Indian society has traditionally placed great emphasis on marriage as an essential life event that confers social status, economic security, and moral legitimacy upon individuals.
This view has...
Internalized guilt is a common feeling among individuals who have been brought up within strict religious backgrounds. It is defined as the experience of shame, self-doubt, and fear stemming from...
The study of human sexual behavior is an essential aspect of understanding ourselves and society. Sexuality involves personal identity, social interactions, and cultural beliefs that shape how people...
In African traditional religions, polygamy is a common practice whereby men can marry multiple women simultaneously. This practice has both psychological and relational effects on sexual agency and...
The influence of religious silence can be both negative and positive when it comes to erotic self-expression, creativity, and sexual agency. On one hand, restrictive religious beliefs that emphasize...
The belief that certain sexual acts are sins can have a significant impact on an individual's sense of sexual agency and self-esteem. Religious teachings about sexual morality often dictate that...
Religious Sexual Prohibitions have been around for centuries, influencing human behavior and beliefs about sex since ancient times. These rules and regulations are often embedded into the very fabric...
In many cultures around the world, including Iran, religious views on premarital sex have been a significant factor influencing sexual agency, shame, and relationship negotiations. Religious beliefs...
I will discuss how religious framing of premarital sex in Lebanon influences young people's sexual agency, relationship decisions, and identity formation. I will examine how different religions...
In societies where religion plays an important role in shaping cultural norms and values, it is common for religious beliefs to have a significant impact on gendered expectations regarding sexuality....