Collective experiences play a significant role in shaping moral and social norms. Grief, joy, and desire are powerful emotions that can drive people towards certain behaviors and attitudes....
I will discuss how teenagers create defensive mechanisms against public displays of affections between their friends or classmates. In order to protect themselves from feeling uncomfortable or...
How are virginity norms enforced through education, ritual, and social sanctions across cultures?
Virginity is often seen as a cultural value, and there is much debate about how it should be...
Sexual attraction is an intense biological force that can cause strong emotions and desires within individuals.
These feelings may be complicated by moral, ethical, and cultural beliefs that can...
I will discuss the impact that exposure to sexual stereotypes has on adolescents' self-perception and expectations for relationships. Sexual stereotypes refer to generalizations about how individuals...
Symbolic transgression is an act that challenges socially constructed moral codes and taboos, such as those related to gender, race, class, or sexual orientation. It can take many forms, from...
Folk art is an art form created by people who do not have formal training in art but instead create art for themselves and their community. It often reflects cultural values, beliefs, and traditions...
Sexuality is an important aspect of human development that affects all areas of life, including psychological, physical, social, and emotional health. Sexual expression can be positive when it is...
One of the most fundamental concepts for understanding human behavior is that it involves various types of desires, including those related to food, water, shelter, safety, and social...
Adolescence is a time when individuals experience significant physical, emotional, and social changes. One of the most challenging aspects of this period is navigating one's sexual identity. Many...