Militarized Masculinity and Gender Binary: When “Himpathy” Normalizes Sexual Misconduct
摘要
Centering on the case study of “Miyoung,” this chapter explores how militarized masculinity and rigid gender binaries within Korean Protestant churches foster “himpathy”—misplaced empathy toward male perpetrators—which normalizes sexual misconduct. Drawing on sociocultural and theological analyses, it demonstrates how compulsory military service and patriarchal teachings reinforce male authority, silence survivors, and excuse abuse through victim-blaming and denial. In response, the chapter concludes by highlighting the vital role of intercultural pastoral care and counseling in confronting cultural and institutional biases surrounding clergy sexual abuse, with particular attention to the psychological impact of militarized masculinity and gender binaries.