Hijras are members of a third gender community in South Asia who identify themselves as neither male nor female. They have been recognized since ancient times and hold a special place in Hindu...
Sexual visibility is increasingly common in modern societies, leading to heightened anxieties among some religious communities that fear losing their traditional values and beliefs. This fear stems...
Religious anthropology is a field that studies the role of religion in human society. It examines how religion influences various aspects of culture, including social organization, ritual practices,...
The social and cultural norms surrounding sexual behavior and intimate relationships vary greatly across cultures. In Finland, traditional values and beliefs regarding these topics are shaped...
The question of how religious sanctions against certain sexual acts can impact people's tendency to take risks when it comes to their sexual activity has been a subject of much debate among scholars....
When it comes to the topic of sexual behavior during adolescence, both religion and society can play significant roles in influencing an individual's decisions and actions. Religion is often used as...
In most countries, including Moldova, marriage is seen as the foundation of society, with strong religious beliefs shaping many aspects of life. These beliefs can affect attitudes towards sexual...
Sexual rights and obligations are a key aspect of marriage that varies greatly across different cultural, religious, and historical frameworks. Marriage is a social institution, which means it has...
The concept of "purity" is a central theme in many religions, which often has implications for how people view their sexual desires and behaviors.
Some religions may teach that certain acts are...
The psychological and relational impacts of fear-driven sexual ethics can be profound in religious communities. Such rules often lead to feelings of shame, guilt, confusion, isolation, depression,...