Sexual Assault

Men are taught at a young age to be masculine. They play with toy guns and army men at young ages. They are encouraged to establish a 'manly' appearance and not to show their sensitive feelings. This has been taught since the beginning of time but it seems as though it is getting more and more enforced because of the rising number of homosexual males. Some men may feel as though they need to convince others of their masculinity in order to be considered "normal." This may be alright for some men, but others may take it too far and feel as though they need to take advantage of women in order to establish that masculinity and power.

Men who commit sexual assaults are often seeking to be more masculine and powerful through their 'conquered' women. However, in actuality this means that they are insecure in their identity and need to achieve a horrific action to convince themselves and others of their masculinity. Men are naturally masculine due to hormones but these extremes are usually learned.  Men learn this behaviour from other men, fathers, older siblings, media, music, and pornography.  

A 27 year old man in Camrose Alberta was reported to have inappropriately touched a five-year old boy; it was later found that he also inappropriately touched a four-year old boy.  The man was living in the basement of the house the children lived in.  He was also reported to be an "uncle" to the kids.  He has now been charged with three accounts of sexual assault, sexual interference, and sexual exploitation.  What would encourage this man to sexual assault young boys?  The feeling of being powerless and the need to feel in control; he may also feel the need to boost his self image and self esteem.  The opportunity was most likely often available as well.