Rites of sexual initiation are ceremonies that mark a person's transition from childhood to adulthood, often involving a sexual act between the initiate and an elder in the community. These rituals...
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: Sexual initiation rites and their effects on cultural integration and shame
In many South American religious communities, there are strict rules against premarital cohabitation between unmarried individuals, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation. These...
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: Religious restrictions on premarital cohabitation impacting the sexual wellbeing of south americans
The fear of aging is a common concern for individuals across all professions and occupations, but it can have particularly significant impacts on the long-term planning and career sustainability of...
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: How aging fears impact sex workers financial planning and retirement saving efforts
The representation of eroticized animals has been a prevalent theme throughout human history, found in various forms of visual media such as paintings, sculptures, drawings, carvings, tattoos, and...
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: Sexualized animal representation in culture: history, perceptions & stigma
There are various societal expectations regarding masculinity and femininity that can shape an individual's sexual expression and emotional openness.
Men are expected to be strong, independent,...
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: Men and womens sexual expression is shaped by gender roles and societal expectations
Stigma is an important social construct that can have significant implications for individual and societal well-being. In the context of the workplace, stigma can shape perceptions of professionals...
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: Enduring workplace stigma: consequences for individual and societal wellbeing
Sexualization is defined as the tendency to associate certain behaviors with gender roles and sexual identity. It's often seen in employment practices where men are perceived as being more...
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: How sexualization affects women in the workplace: impacts of discrimination and stigma
How do cultural norms shape our identities?
Our identities are influenced by various factors such as upbringing, environment, socioeconomic status, social class, religion, language, and culture....
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: Understanding how identity is formed through cultural norms & societys acceptance (or rejection) of certain behaviors
Social Validation
Social validation is the process whereby an individual seeks approval from others to validate their own identity or actions. It can be especially important for people who face...
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: How to reduce the burden of stigmarelated stress with social validation
Sexual behavior is an integral part of human life that has been shown to impact team cohesion, moral reasoning, and emotional regulation among combat-experienced personnel. Researchers have found...
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: Combat veterans and their sexual behavior: understanding how it shapes team cohesion