Cultural norms are an integral part of every human culture, including those that exist in military institutions. These norms can significantly influence how members of these institutions perceive...
In human society, contaminated material has often been associated with immorality and disgust.
Certain individuals have challenged these associations to explore the potential eroticism of feces...
Adolescent Cultural Narrative
When talking about teenagers' perception of virginity, it is important to understand the different cultural narratives that can shape their opinions. These stories...
The concept of religious purity is deeply embedded within many world religions and cultures, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. These doctrines often dictate that certain...
Purity is an important concept in many cultures around the world. It refers to the idea that individuals are expected to maintain certain standards of behavior and appearance, especially when it...
Narratives of purity, sin, and redemption play a significant role in shaping individuals' understanding of their sexual identities. From early childhood, humans are exposed to various cultural...
In order to understand how LGBTQ believers interpret ritual purity in light of their embodied spiritual experiences, it is necessary to examine the intersections between queerness, religion, and...
How does social control of purity repress curiosity while amplifying fantasy?
Social control is the act of regulating behaviors to conform with societal expectations. It can be achieved through...
The intersection between religious understandings of purity, chastity, and celibacy and LGBTQ lived experiences and spiritual practices is a complex and multifaceted issue that has been subject to...
In the context of Christianity, bisexuality has been traditionally viewed as a sinful practice that is contrary to biblical teachings about human sexuality.
Recent scholarship suggests that this...