"This would not be happening if the same situation occurred with other relationships: Older male, younger female: The male would be prosecuted with very little criticism. Older female, younger male: There would be arguments that it’s not the same thing as the other way around making a double-standard, but she would be prosecuted all the same. 2 male homosexual relationship: I think there wouldn’t be much outrage., it would be seen as a clear-cut case of taking advantage of a younger person. (Whether this is true or not is another matter.)"