Sexual negotiations are an important part of sexual activity, allowing partners to establish boundaries and preferences before engaging in intimate behavior.
There is often a power imbalance...
The sexuality of humans is often informed by their religious beliefs. Religious texts such as the Bible, Quran, Torah, and Vedas provide guidelines for appropriate behavior between men and women,...
Power imbalance is an issue that has been discussed extensively in various fields of study including sociology, politics, economics, and psychology.
Less attention has been paid to how it is...
In many religions, marriage is considered to be an institution that involves physical and emotional commitment between two people who love each other and wish to share their lives together. This...
I will explore how hierarchical religious structures can reinforce power imbalances in intimate sexual dynamics. Specifically, I will look at how these systems create unequal relationships between...
Sexual norms are social rules that govern how people express their sexuality in specific cultural contexts. They shape the ways people interact with one another and determine who has power and...
Throughout history, many societies have used religious beliefs to justify their views on sexual behavior, particularly those considered immoral or sinful. These normative narratives often create a...
To understand how religious justifications for male dominance influence sexual negotiation, relational satisfaction, and marital communication, it is necessary to examine the origins of such beliefs...
Many religions have developed elaborate moral codes that define the proper role of men and women in society, including marriage. These codes often dictate that wives should submit to their husbands'...
One example of how religiously prescribed sexual hierarchies can affect perceptions of relational equality is the concept of gender roles in Islamic marriages. In traditional Islamic society, men are...