Hijras are individuals who identify themselves as having both male and female characteristics and roles, and they form their own gender identity within Islamic societies. They have existed for...
Pre-marital Sexual Behavior Evaluation in Contemporary Egyptian Islam
Premarital sexual behavior is one of the most controversial issues that have been debated for decades among different...
In Islamic societies, women were often relegated to secluded areas within the household called "harems". These spaces were designed to protect their modesty and honor while also ensuring their...
Religious norms for sex and sexuality have been an integral part of many cultures around the world throughout history, affecting all aspects of life including intimate partnerships. This essay will...
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...
In Islamic African contexts, the regulation of same-sex erotic desires is mediated through religious laws and communal morality. This paper examines the ways in which these forces interact to...
The social construction of gender has been an integral part of human society since ancient times. It is believed that the earliest societies had strict gender roles for both men and women, whereby...