Sexual desire is an innate aspect of human existence that can be shaped by various social and cultural factors. Religious beliefs have played a significant role in influencing sexual behaviors...
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: How does religion affect sexual desire in theocratic societies?
Sexual shame is a powerful tool that religious groups have used throughout history to control the behavior of their members and maintain moral standards. Religious leaders often promote a strict view...
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: Religious sexual shame can lead to powerful effects on intimacy and relationships
Sexual discipline is a practice that involves the regulation of one's sexual behavior according to specific guidelines set by religious organizations. It is often used as a way to maintain order and...
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: Sexual discipline and its impact on religious communities: a look at control, community, and power
Hierarchical religious systems often have strict rules about sexual behavior that aim to maintain social control and preserve traditional values. These rules typically include prohibitions against...
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: Sexual obedience and relational conformity in hierarchical religious systems
Economic insecurity can be defined as an individual's lack of confidence in their ability to meet basic financial needs such as food, housing, healthcare, education, transportation, and employment....
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: Sexuality under economic strain: how economic insecurity impacts relationships and intimacy
Sexual obedience is defined as adhering to socially acceptable norms regarding sexual behavior. It includes following rules set by institutions such as schools, workplaces, families, or governments,...
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: Sexual obedience: exploring social dynamics and its role in shaping personal sexuality
In contemporary Western society, religion is often seen as an outdated way to control people's behaviour and thoughts.
Some scholars argue that religious authority still plays an important role in...
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: Is religion still used to regulate intimacy and sexuality? exploring examples from christianity, islam, and hinduism
The Aztecs were a Mesoamerican civilization that flourished in Central Mexico from the 14th to the 16th century AD. Their culture was highly influenced by their religion, which emphasized the...
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: Exploring aztec sexual prohibitions: how they preserved ritual purity, social control, and religious authority
Sexual taboos are deeply embedded cultural norms that govern sexual behavior in certain religions. They include prohibitions against premarital sex, adultery, same-sex relations, incest, pedophilia,...
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: How religious communities use sexual taboos for social control: a deep dive
Throughout history, religious courts have played an important role in adjudicating sexual transgressions and shaping societal norms around sex, gender roles, and marriage. From ancient cultures to...
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: How religious courts shaped societal norms around sexuality over time