Throughout human history, people have used stories about sexual behavior as a tool for control and oppression. These tales often paint a picture of "purity" that is highly restrictive, limiting who...
Ascetic sexual norms are cultural belief systems that promote abstinence from sexual activity outside of marriage or committed partnerships. These norms typically involve strict regulations on what...
How does intimate life reflect, resist, or reproduce broader political and ideological hierarchies?
Intimate life can be understood in terms of its relation to the broader social and cultural...
In modern societies, sexual taboos are often used as tools to maintain power structures and enforce social norms. These taboos can be enforced through various means, including laws, customs, and...
Intimate relationships have been considered to be a domain of love, closeness, comfort, and trust, but also one of power dynamics and competition. In some cases, these dynamics are shaped by broader...