Movimento Italiano Genitori
Encyclopedia
The Italian Parents Movement is an Italian
non-profit
, lobbyist
, advocacy organization
in Rome, Italy. Its mission is the protection of children and claim more rights for the parents.
Through many social initiatives, the association aims to operate in 5 different areas:
and his National Association for Research & Therapy of Homosexuality, with a series of three lessons about sex education, claiming that homosexuality can be cured because it is not derived from genetic or hormonal imbalances but by psychological factors called "acquired factors" and treatable with psychotherapy, in contrast with the ethical code of the National Order of Psychologists which states that "the psychologist may not offer oneself to start any 'reparative therapy' of sexual orientation of a person".
The association makes a distinction between homosexual tendency and sexual behavior. Those who is attracted to person of same sex but without emotional or sexual relationships with them and thus hampers its volition and try to overcome their condition, hasn't a direct responsibility, and therefore can be treated successfully, and those who indulge volition will and has sexual relationships with persons of same sex is directly responsible and can not be cured, and stated also homosexuality is a state full of suffering, similar to neurosis
, and not likely to be alleviated by any reversal of the current mentality.
Moige argues also that elements of mental disorder such as trauma or the absence of the father during infancy lead children to homosexuality and the absence of the mother, lead girls to lesbianism.
is strongly discouraged and consequently condemned. It is also strongly disapproved of those who approved and recommended the masturbation as a means of self-knowledge and its own reactions and those who encouraged it as an opportunity for personal and interior growth.
The association has accused the television shows Will & Grace
(broadcast on Italia1) and I Fantastici 5 (the Italian edition of Queer Eye
, broadcast on La7
) to be a pathetic and unacceptable form of proselytism against children, where is harmful showing homosexuals as happy people and integrated in the society.
The Mediaset
's television channel Italia 1
was criticised for showing in the afternoon WWE SmackDown for the risk of emulation by children and teenagers.
The association it was also opposed to the television broadcasting of some movies, in particular Lolita
(where the director Adrian Lyne
and the film distributor were also denounced for incitement of pedophilia) and Eyes Wide Shut
(even if the film was partially censored in compliance with the Italian television regulation).
Italy
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non-profit
Non-profit organization
Nonprofit organization is neither a legal nor technical definition but generally refers to an organization that uses surplus revenues to achieve its goals, rather than distributing them as profit or dividends...
, lobbyist
Lobbying
Lobbying is the act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in the government, most often legislators or members of regulatory agencies. Lobbying is done by various people or groups, from private-sector individuals or corporations, fellow legislators or government officials, or...
, advocacy organization
Advocacy group
Advocacy groups use various forms of advocacy to influence public opinion and/or policy; they have played and continue to play an important part in the development of political and social systems...
in Rome, Italy. Its mission is the protection of children and claim more rights for the parents.
Purpose
The main purpose is the safeguard of children and parents rights in the social life, the promotion of the figure of parents as fundamental element of society and the responsible use of parental authority.Through many social initiatives, the association aims to operate in 5 different areas:
- Television and cinema
- School and education
- Pedophilia prevention
- Health and road safety
- Internet and new media
Criticism and controversies
In the years the association has triggered many criticism on his alleged numerical representativeness on Italian population and about his points of view on sexuality issues, homosexuality and censorship.Homosexuality
In various occasions the Moige was opposed to many initiatives to claim more rights in favour of the LGBT communities, in particularly regarding marriage and adoption and has declared to accept the therapies promoted by Joseph NicolosiJoseph Nicolosi
Joseph Nicolosi is an American clinical psychologist, founder and director of the Thomas Aquinas Psychological Clinic, in Encino, California, and a past-president of the National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality...
and his National Association for Research & Therapy of Homosexuality, with a series of three lessons about sex education, claiming that homosexuality can be cured because it is not derived from genetic or hormonal imbalances but by psychological factors called "acquired factors" and treatable with psychotherapy, in contrast with the ethical code of the National Order of Psychologists which states that "the psychologist may not offer oneself to start any 'reparative therapy' of sexual orientation of a person".
The association makes a distinction between homosexual tendency and sexual behavior. Those who is attracted to person of same sex but without emotional or sexual relationships with them and thus hampers its volition and try to overcome their condition, hasn't a direct responsibility, and therefore can be treated successfully, and those who indulge volition will and has sexual relationships with persons of same sex is directly responsible and can not be cured, and stated also homosexuality is a state full of suffering, similar to neurosis
Neurosis
Neurosis is a class of functional mental disorders involving distress but neither delusions nor hallucinations, whereby behavior is not outside socially acceptable norms. It is also known as psychoneurosis or neurotic disorder, and thus those suffering from it are said to be neurotic...
, and not likely to be alleviated by any reversal of the current mentality.
Moige argues also that elements of mental disorder such as trauma or the absence of the father during infancy lead children to homosexuality and the absence of the mother, lead girls to lesbianism.
Masturbation
The masturbationMasturbation
Masturbation refers to sexual stimulation of a person's own genitals, usually to the point of orgasm. The stimulation can be performed manually, by use of objects or tools, or by some combination of these methods. Masturbation is a common form of autoeroticism...
is strongly discouraged and consequently condemned. It is also strongly disapproved of those who approved and recommended the masturbation as a means of self-knowledge and its own reactions and those who encouraged it as an opportunity for personal and interior growth.
Television
The Moige believes that television can be viewed by children, in certain time slots, without parents surveillance and reports to the competent authorities television programs considered unfit for children.The association has accused the television shows Will & Grace
Will & Grace
Will & Grace was an American television sitcom that was originally broadcast on NBC from September 21, 1998 to May 18, 2006 for a total of eight seasons. Will & Grace remains the most successful television series with gay principal characters...
(broadcast on Italia1) and I Fantastici 5 (the Italian edition of Queer Eye
Queer Eye
Queer Eye is an American reality television series that premiered on the Bravo cable television network in July 2003. The program's name was changed from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy after the third season to broaden the scope of its content...
, broadcast on La7
La7
La7 is an Italian television channel owned by Telecom Italia Media and operated by Telecom Italia.-History:In 2001, Lorenzo Pellicioli and Roberto Colaninno, of Telecom Italia announced they had acquired Telemontecarlo, in order to create a strong competitor against the six other national channels...
) to be a pathetic and unacceptable form of proselytism against children, where is harmful showing homosexuals as happy people and integrated in the society.
The Mediaset
Mediaset
Mediaset S.p.A., known as Gruppo Mediaset in Italian, is an Italian-based media company which is the largest commercial broadcaster in the country...
's television channel Italia 1
Italia 1
Italia 1 is an Italian commercial television channel on the Mediaset network. It is oriented especially at young people.Italia 1 was launched in January 1982 and, originally, was owned by Rusconi; after a few months, however, due to the aggressive dumping practices of Silvio Berlusconi's rival...
was criticised for showing in the afternoon WWE SmackDown for the risk of emulation by children and teenagers.
The association it was also opposed to the television broadcasting of some movies, in particular Lolita
Lolita (1997 film)
Lolita is a 1997 French-American drama film directed by Adrian Lyne. It is the second screen adaptation of Vladimir Nabokov's novel of the same name and stars Jeremy Irons as Humbert Humbert and Dominique Swain as Dolores "Lolita" Haze, with supporting roles by Melanie Griffith as Charlotte Haze,...
(where the director Adrian Lyne
Adrian Lyne
Adrian Lyne is an English filmmaker and producer. He is best known for directing films that focus on sexually charged characters and often uses natural light, a fog machine and other effects to create eroticized atmospheres...
and the film distributor were also denounced for incitement of pedophilia) and Eyes Wide Shut
Eyes Wide Shut
Eyes Wide Shut is a 1999 drama film based upon Arthur Schnitzler's 1926 novella Traumnovelle . The film was directed, produced and co-written by Stanley Kubrick, and was his last film. The story, set in and around New York City, follows the sexually-charged adventures of Dr...
(even if the film was partially censored in compliance with the Italian television regulation).