Guest marriage is an important social institution in many cultures around the world, particularly among Muslim communities. It refers to a temporary union between two individuals who are not legally...
Senegal is a country located in West Africa that has a population of about 16 million people. Its main religions are Islam and Christianity. Both religions have different views on sexuality and...
Religious texts play an important role in shaping societal norms and attitudes towards various topics including abortion. In this context, it is crucial to examine how different religions view...
As an anthropologist who specializes in Azerbaijan, I have been conducting extensive field research for several years in rural communities to study how traditional Islamic values influence the lives...
Sexual desire is an inherent part of human nature, but it often clashes with religious beliefs and cultural norms. Some religions, such as Islam, consider sexual pleasure to be sinful and forbidden,...
Young people around the world grow up surrounded by influences from various cultures, including religion. Religious teachings have played a significant role in shaping societal norms and values that...
Religious Expectations Influence Intimate Behaviors
In Islamic Cape Verdean culture, religion plays an important role in shaping social norms and values, including those related to sexuality and...
As societies become more secular, people begin to question their faith's teachings about sexual morality. This can be seen through increased interest in topics like polyamory, nonmonogamy, LGBTQ+...
Malaysia has strict religious laws that regulate sexual conduct before marriage. Premarital sexual activity is considered sinful and is punishable by law under Islamic Shariah Law.
Malaysians have...
Islam is one of the most influential religions in the world today, and its teachings have shaped the lives of billions of people around the globe. In Egypt, Islamic teachings have had a profound...