 perversion is a type of human behavior that deviates from that which is understood to be orthodox or normal. although the term perversion can refer to a variety of forms of deviation, it is most often used to describe sexual behaviors that are considered particularly abnormal, repulsive or obsessive. perversion differs from deviant behavior, in that the latter covers areas of behavior (such as petty crime) for which perversion would be too strong a term. it is often considered derogatory, and, in psychological literature, the term paraphilia has been used as a replacement,martins, maria c.; co-author ceccarelli, paulo. the so-called "deviant" sexualities: perversion or right to difference? presented in the 16th world congress. "sexuality and human development: from discourse to action." 10â14 march 2003 havana, cuba. though this term is controversial, and deviation is sometimes used in its place.robin skynner/john cleese, families and how to survive them (london 1994) p. 285 ==history of concept== the concept of perversion is subjective,martins, maria c.; co-author ceccarelli, paulo. the so-called "deviant" sexualities: perversion or right to difference? presented in the 16th world congress. "sexuality and human development: from discourse to action." 10â14 march 2003 havana, cuba. and its application varies depending on the individual. originating in the 1660s a pervert was originally defined as "one who has forsaken a doctrine or system regarded as true, apostate." the sense of a pervert as a sexual term was derived in 1896, and applied originally to variants of sexualities or sexual behavior rejected by the individual who used the term. ==non-sexual usages== the verb pervert is less narrow in reference than the related nouns, and may be used with no sexual connotations. it is used in english law for the crime of perverting the course of justice which is a common law offence. there is a transition to the sexual in 'the technique of purposeful perversion' of conversational remarks: "purposeful perversion of what a woman has said ... i
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