There is an ongoing debate about the long-term psychological effects of sexual abuse on victims.
There has been little research on how these experiences affect victims' perceptions of themselves...
Sexual abuse scandals have come to light in many religious institutions around the world, including monasteries affiliated with the Buddhist tradition. These incidents raise important questions about...
Religious disciplines have been used for thousands of years to help people cope with traumatic experiences, including sexual abuse. Many religions teach their followers to turn to God for support...
Religious institutions are often considered to be moral authorities and places of healing and protection for their members.
Recent reports of sexual abuse within these organizations have called...
The purpose of this article is to explore the impact that religious leaders have on the healing process for survivors of sexual trauma, particularly in terms of their ability to regain...
The study will examine the relationship between religion and gender, especially how religions that promote chastity before marriage can have an impact on how students perceive, report, and...
Consent is an agreement between individuals to perform a specific action that both parties agree upon. Sexual consent involves the verbal or nonverbal communication between two people indicating...
The article will discuss how religious communities may approach the difference between what is considered sexual sin and sexual abuse, and why this distinction can be important for understanding how...
What is sexual misbehavior?
Sexual misconduct refers to behaviors that violate societal norms regarding appropriate conduct during sexual encounters, such as unwanted touching, kissing, groping,...
Institutional religion is an organization that has religious beliefs and practices. It can be a church, temple, synagogue, mosque, or other place where people gather to worship. Many religions have...