Umbanda is an African religion that originated in Brazil during the Atlantic slave trade. It combines Catholicism with indigenous beliefs from South America and West Africa, including Yoruba...
There has been an increasing trend among young people in Brazil to forgo marriage before having children, leading to the rise of cohabitation or living together out of wedlock. This shift towards...
The Kaingang tribe is an indigenous group located in Brazil's central region. They are renowned for their unique marriage customs, which include polyandry, polygyny, and bigamy. Polyandry involves a...
What is sexual orientation?
Sexual orientation is an individual's emotional, romantic, physical, and/or spiritual attraction to another person, based on gender identity or expression. It can be...
How does Catholic teaching influence attitudes towards sexual orientation in Brazil?
One aspect of Catholic teaching that has influenced attitudes towards sexual orientation is its view on...
The topic of this article is how eroticism in Brazilian religious festivals influences communal sexual ethics, relational negotiation, and desire expression. In Brazil, many people have strong...
The Bororo are an indigenous people from Brazil who have a rich spiritual tradition that includes rituals and ceremonies related to fertility, hunting, rainmaking, and protection from evil spirits....
The practice of premarital sex has been controversial throughout human history, especially in societies that value traditional values and religious beliefs. In Brazil, which is predominantly...
Catholic teachings about homosexuality have been widely discussed for many years in Brazil. According to some scholars, these teachings can affect the way Brazilians view their own sexual orientation...
Brazilian religiosity is deeply embedded in the cultural fabric of the country and plays an important role in influencing various aspects of everyday life, including sexual desires, ethical...