Religious authorities have the potential to both retraumatize and empower survivors of marital sexual violence depending on their approach and actions. On one hand, they may perpetuate trauma by...
Sexual hierarchies refer to a set of rules or beliefs that govern the division of power between men and women within a marriage or relationship. These hierarchies may be based on cultural norms,...
Polygamy is an unconventional way to live and practice faith that involves multiple marriages between one man and many women. Despite this being considered taboo in most cultures, some communities...
Religious socialization refers to the process through which individuals acquire religious beliefs and practices from their families, communities, and society as a whole. It plays an essential role in...
The customary transmission of Malagasy sexual taboos occurs through informal education and cultural inheritance. Young people learn about them from their elders' example, observation, stories, and...
Many religions have used their belief systems to justify unequal power dynamics between men and women in relationships, including but not limited to those pertaining to sexuality and romantic...
The concept of sexual maturity has been viewed as a significant milestone for many religious communities across different cultures and traditions.
Some Christian denominations view it as a time...
Religious teachings often place restrictions on certain behaviors such as premarital sexual activity, adultery, fornication, homosexuality, masturbation, contraception, pornography, etc. It is...
The issue of sexual violence has always been an important topic in Islamic societies. In order to protect women from such crimes, various strategies have been developed by Muslim scholars that aim at...
Sex is an essential aspect of human life, and it plays a crucial role in our overall well-being. It is a natural process that occurs between two people who have consented to participate in this...