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voyeurism  

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  • Voyeurism is typically defined as the viewing of people who are engaged in a variety of intimate behaviors such as undressing, sexual activity, or other private acts. Men who engage in such practices are colloquially referred to as “Peeping Toms” in reference to the Lady Godiva legend. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Deviance; Voyeurism]

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