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In psychiatry, the clinical term 'frotteurism' (no longer called 'frottage') refers to a specific paraphilia which involves the non-consensual rubbing against another person to achieve sexual arousal. The contact is usually with the hands or the private parts and may involve touching any part of the body including the genital area. The majority of frotteurs are male and the majority of victims are female[1], although female on male exits. Adult on child frotteurism ('bad touching') is a common early stage in child sexual abuse[2]. This non-consensual activity may be done discreetly without being discovered, or in circumstances where the victim cannot respond, typically in a public place such as a crowded train, or at a rock concert. In common speech frotteurism is called 'groping' though this term may sometimes be used for consensual Frottage.
The term 'toucherism' is sometimes used to describe the closely related condition involving only touching or fondling without rubbing, although it is generally considered to be part of frotteurism.
Usually such nonconsensual sexual contact is viewed as criminal offense: a form of sexual assault albeit often classified as a misdemeanor with minor legal penalties. Conviction may result in a sentence including compulsory psychiatric treatment.
A person who suffers from frotteurism is known as a ''frotteur''.
The term ''frotteurism'' derives from the French verb ''frotter'' meaning 'to rub'. The term ''frotteur'' is the French noun literally meaning 'rubber' or 'one who rubs'.
The psychiatric handbook, the DSM (see below), used to call this sexual disorder by the name ''frottage'' until the second edition (DSM II). However, this term is no longer used in the USA to refer to the sexual disorder, which is now called ''frotteurism'', as it is in the current fourth edition (DSM IV). Nevertheless, the term ''frottage'' still remains in some law codes and is synonymous with the term ''frotteurism''. "Frottage" is now used for consensual rubbing as part of normal sexual activity.
The professional handbook of the American Psychiatric Association (APA), the ''Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders'', fourth edition (DSM IV), lists the following diagnostic criteria for ''frotteurism''.
★ Recurrent, intense, or arousing sexual urges or fantasies, that involve touching and rubbing against a nonconsenting person.
★ The person has acted on these sexual urges or fantasies, or they cause the person significant distress, to a degree they are disruptive to everyday functioning.
According to DSM IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, IV edition), where all psychiatric illnesses are represented as numerals to avoid confusion, frotteurism is classified as 302.89.
Incidents of groping on mass transit, such as trains and buses, are widespread in Japan where suburban trains are often crowded, so that close physical contact is unavoidable. Passengers may use this to their advantage when committing groping. Mass transit companies in Japan and other densely populated areas are taking steps to prevent such incidents. Some trains operators have introduced women-only passenger cars to help combat the problem.
There are some magazines and websites dedicated to groping on trains, where the perpetrators discuss their favorite pastime and share experiences. Groping is a somewhat popular fetish in Japanese pornography.
The issue of groping does not just affect females but males also. Such is the concern of groping in Japan that a film has been made about it[3]. The film ''I Just Didn't Do It'' by Japanese film director Masayuki Suo, based on a true story, focuses on a male office worker acquitted of groping after a five year legal battle. The film aims to highlight the issue of groping, and challenge the fairness of Japan's secretive legal system which has a high 99 percent conviction rate against suspected gropers.
★ Chijo
★ Chikan
★ Masturbation
★ Non-penetrative sex
★ Sexual harassment
1. http://www.soc.ucsb.edu/sexinfo/?article=VN4z
2. http://www.community.wa.gov.au/fcs/_content/aboriginal_family/protecting_tips.htm
3. Tokyo legal drama gets grip on groping
★ Entry for "toucherism", Dorland's Medical Dictionary
★ A look at the female frotteurs
A sign outside of a bicycle parking lot in Chiba, Japan, warns "'Beware of Chikan (Perverts)'."
In psychiatry, the clinical term 'frotteurism' (no longer called 'frottage') refers to a specific paraphilia which involves the non-consensual rubbing against another person to achieve sexual arousal. The contact is usually with the hands or the private parts and may involve touching any part of the body including the genital area. The majority of frotteurs are male and the majority of victims are female[1], although female on male exits. Adult on child frotteurism ('bad touching') is a common early stage in child sexual abuse[2]. This non-consensual activity may be done discreetly without being discovered, or in circumstances where the victim cannot respond, typically in a public place such as a crowded train, or at a rock concert. In common speech frotteurism is called 'groping' though this term may sometimes be used for consensual Frottage.
The term 'toucherism' is sometimes used to describe the closely related condition involving only touching or fondling without rubbing, although it is generally considered to be part of frotteurism.
Usually such nonconsensual sexual contact is viewed as criminal offense: a form of sexual assault albeit often classified as a misdemeanor with minor legal penalties. Conviction may result in a sentence including compulsory psychiatric treatment.
A person who suffers from frotteurism is known as a ''frotteur''.
| Contents |
| Etymology |
| Symptoms |
| DSM IV Classification |
| Groping in Japan |
| On public transportation |
| Concern and controversy |
| See also |
| Notes |
| External links |
Etymology
The term ''frotteurism'' derives from the French verb ''frotter'' meaning 'to rub'. The term ''frotteur'' is the French noun literally meaning 'rubber' or 'one who rubs'.
The psychiatric handbook, the DSM (see below), used to call this sexual disorder by the name ''frottage'' until the second edition (DSM II). However, this term is no longer used in the USA to refer to the sexual disorder, which is now called ''frotteurism'', as it is in the current fourth edition (DSM IV). Nevertheless, the term ''frottage'' still remains in some law codes and is synonymous with the term ''frotteurism''. "Frottage" is now used for consensual rubbing as part of normal sexual activity.
Symptoms
The professional handbook of the American Psychiatric Association (APA), the ''Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders'', fourth edition (DSM IV), lists the following diagnostic criteria for ''frotteurism''.
★ Recurrent, intense, or arousing sexual urges or fantasies, that involve touching and rubbing against a nonconsenting person.
★ The person has acted on these sexual urges or fantasies, or they cause the person significant distress, to a degree they are disruptive to everyday functioning.
DSM IV Classification
According to DSM IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, IV edition), where all psychiatric illnesses are represented as numerals to avoid confusion, frotteurism is classified as 302.89.
A sign on a station platform in Osaka, Japan, showing the boarding point for a ladies-only car.
Groping in Japan
On public transportation
Incidents of groping on mass transit, such as trains and buses, are widespread in Japan where suburban trains are often crowded, so that close physical contact is unavoidable. Passengers may use this to their advantage when committing groping. Mass transit companies in Japan and other densely populated areas are taking steps to prevent such incidents. Some trains operators have introduced women-only passenger cars to help combat the problem.
There are some magazines and websites dedicated to groping on trains, where the perpetrators discuss their favorite pastime and share experiences. Groping is a somewhat popular fetish in Japanese pornography.
Concern and controversy
The issue of groping does not just affect females but males also. Such is the concern of groping in Japan that a film has been made about it[3]. The film ''I Just Didn't Do It'' by Japanese film director Masayuki Suo, based on a true story, focuses on a male office worker acquitted of groping after a five year legal battle. The film aims to highlight the issue of groping, and challenge the fairness of Japan's secretive legal system which has a high 99 percent conviction rate against suspected gropers.
See also
★ Chijo
★ Chikan
★ Masturbation
★ Non-penetrative sex
★ Sexual harassment
Notes
1. http://www.soc.ucsb.edu/sexinfo/?article=VN4z
2. http://www.community.wa.gov.au/fcs/_content/aboriginal_family/protecting_tips.htm
3. Tokyo legal drama gets grip on groping
External links
★ Entry for "toucherism", Dorland's Medical Dictionary
★ A look at the female frotteurs
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