Quick Note About Literary Criticism: How to Ignore a Source's Conclusions to Focus on Their Data or Predicate
Updated: 2022-07-25- By: Dr. Floyd
- Summary: Data is all about interpretation.
- Tags: data, research, law, politics, society, science
"Although the majority of pedophilia is among males, [still] female pedophilia does exist. However, female pedophilia is not commonly reported, possibly because the female’s affection shown toward a child is seen as maternal, as opposed to sexual. Additionally, male children do not view sexual relations with adult women negatively, and therefore may not report the incident. It is reportedly fairly common for young males (12 years old or younger) to engage in sexual activities (usually sexual intercourse) with adult women, usually in their twenties, who are usually known by the boys and typically friends of parents, neighbors[,] or baby-sitters" (Michelson, 2015, p. 219, para. 3).
Moral of the story: do not–necessarily–regurgitate anyone's conclusion about their data or predicate, much less their conclusions about another person's data or predicate. Instead, look to the data or predicate–determine, for yourself, what the data or predicate seem to reasonably suggest.
References
Michelson, R. (2015). Criminal investigation: Introduction to concepts and applications (6th ed.). LawTech.
–Dr. Floyd