Polygamy is the practice of having multiple spouses simultaneously. It has been practiced throughout history by different cultures around the world, often within religious contexts.
In most...
The structure of a religion's rules can have a profound effect on how sexual power is distributed among people within their community. These rules dictate what behaviors are acceptable and which ones...
Religious Teachings About Sexual Purity
Religion is an important aspect of human life that has shaped cultures and societies for centuries. One of the most controversial aspects of religion is its...
The notion that human beings have an innate drive for companionship and intimacy is a fundamental assumption in many religious traditions around the world. In Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism,...
The article discusses how the sacralization of fertility has affected the valuation of childless individuals within religious systems. Sacralization is the act of making something sacred or holy,...
The concept of religious hierarchy is essential to how communities respond to cases of sexual violence. Religious leaders play an important role in shaping community attitudes towards sexual assault,...
There has been an increasing interest among scholars and researchers to explore the ways in which sexual responsibility is conceptualized within different cultural and religious contexts. This focus...
Sikhism is a religion that originated from India more than five hundred years ago. It has a strict set of rules that its followers must adhere to. One of these rules forbids them from having...
The concept of marriage is one that is deeply embedded within many cultures around the world, with varying degrees of importance placed upon it depending upon the society.
Regardless of the...
Sexual power structures are common within many religious institutions around the world. They can take different forms, such as patriarchy, matriarchy, clergy dominance, priesthood hierarchy,...