There are many factors that can influence an individual's moral reasoning, ethical decision-making, and group cohesion, including cultural norms, religious beliefs, personal experiences, and societal...
Portrayal of sexual transgression is a powerful tool to expose hypocritical attitudes about sexuality. It exposes the double standards and contradictions in societal norms, revealing how people's...
Throughout history, human societies have established various expectations regarding how men and women should act and behave. These norms have been used to shape social interactions between...
Peer pressure is an undeniable force that can shape the way young people view themselves and their world, including how they understand gender roles and sexual norms. Adolescence is often...
One major way that cultural norms can influence extradyadic behavior is through the concept of double standards. Double standards are when different standards are applied to men and women when it...
Adolescent Sexuality - Reconciling Double Standards and Gendered Expectations
Sexual desires are a natural part of human development, but adolescence is when young people are still learning about...
Society has always been judgmental towards people's desires, particularly when it comes to intimacy and romance. As far back as ancient Greece, societies have placed rules and expectations around...
How do cultural double standards constrain women's expression of sexual freedom?
The expression of sexual freedom is a fundamental right that all individuals have to exercise without being...
Moral hypocrisy is an act wherein people claim to have strong ethical values but display behaviors that contradict their stated beliefs. Moral hypocrisy can be seen in many aspects of life, including...
The topic of bisexual visibility is one that has been gaining increasing attention in recent years, particularly within LGBTQ+ communities and in academic research.
There are still many societal...