1. Mut‘a is a temporary marriage contract between Muslim men and women that allows them to marry for a specified period of time. It is considered a religious obligation for a man who wants to...
Hwaajas are individuals who identify themselves as having both male and female genitals. In traditional societies like Pakistan, hwaajas experience various challenges in navigating their gender...
What tensions arise between social stigma and religious acceptance?
There are many different types of religions, each with their own beliefs about what is considered morally acceptable and...
Incest Taboos, Law & Religion Influence Sexual Moral Development, Family Boundaries & Intergenerational Trust
Incest is an unacceptable sexual relationship between close relatives. It violates...
In many cultures around the world, restrictive policies on premarital relationships are based on deeply held religious beliefs that forbid sexual activity outside of marriage. These rules can have...
Guyanese religious norms have always been known for their strictness when it comes to sexual behavior and relational intimacy before marriage. The traditional view of these norms is that premarital...
In many African traditional societies, men are expected to have multiple wives and women are subservient to their husbands. This is often reinforced by cultural beliefs that associate masculinity...
Sexual prohibitions in religious cultures are often more restrictive during teenage years than in non-religious ones due to several reasons. One reason is that teens' brains have not fully developed...
Many people have different opinions about what happens when people engage in premarital sex, but it is generally agreed that there are some consequences to be aware of. When someone chooses to have...
In many South American countries, there are strong religious beliefs that discourage unmarried couples from living together before marriage. This practice is often referred to as premarital...