pedophobia

Meanings

• Noun

  An extreme or irrational fear of pedophiles or child sexual abuse.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pedophobia
cephalopodia , hydrophobia , heterophobia

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Variants

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photophobia , photophobias

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'pais' meaning child and 'phobos' meaning fear.

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Trivia

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1. Pedophobia is not a mental disorder but rather a fear or phobia.

2. The term 'pedophile' was first used in medical literature in 1887.

3. Pedophobia is not the same as pedophilia, which is a sexual preference for children.

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Related Concepts

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1. Child Protection: A system of measures designed to prevent harm to children, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.

2. Sexual Abuse: Any form of sexual contact or exploitation of a child, which is considered non-consensual and harmful.

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Culture

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Pedophobia is a term used to describe an extreme or irrational fear of pedophiles or child sexual abuse. It is important to note that this fear is not based on rational thinking and can lead to discrimination against individuals who have not committed any harm. Pedophobia is not a recognized mental disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), and it is crucial to distinguish between fear and hatred towards individuals and the need for protection of children.

How to Memorize "pedophobia"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person feeling intense fear and anxiety when they encounter situations or people related to child sexual abuse.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'pedophobia' with the fear and anxiety felt towards child sexual abuse and pedophiles.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic such as 'Pedophobia: Protection from Predators' to help remember the meaning of the term.

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