Short Men More Prone to Pedophillia?
mcam...@nossaonline.org
and Health, which suggested that shorter men were more prone to
pedophilia than were taller men. The study cited the fact that adverse
conditions inside the mother's womb, which may lead to
underdevelopment, can contribute to short stature and some
psychological issues. This led to the assumption that a shorter man
can have an attraction to children. Here is a link to an article from
the Toronto Star:
http://www.thestar.com/article/269404
NOSSA questions the validity of this study and wonders what purpose it
is serving by releasing this information. Even if it is flawed, or
skewed, it can still cause people to view us shorter people,
especially men, with more cynicism than they already do. This story is
inflammatory and could potentially lead to physical harm against short
men who are otherwise innocent.
We are not going to question that fact that poor prenatal care, or
irrresponsible mothering while a child is inside the womb, leads to
poorer health down the road. However, to go as far as equating those
issues with a propensity to commit heinous sexual acts against a child
is preposterous and irresponsible!
It's bad enough that we are viewed as less intelligent than someone
taller, seen as childish and immature, and unfairly labeled with a
"Napoleon Complex" if we dare to be ambitious or outspoken; now we may
have to deal with the stigma of pedophilia. Any other group would be
outraged with this and NOSSA is no exception!
We do hope that all media types will address this particular issue
immediately and not print or air the results of this fallacious and
hurtful study.
I would like to thank Toronto Star reporter Lynda Hurst for her
attention to this matter and giving us the opportunity to have our
voices heard.
-Chris Hamre
Vice-President, NOSSA