In many traditional societies, women are expected to adhere to strict rules regarding their behavior, dress, and conduct that are designed to control their sexuality and preserve social order. These...
Sikh polygamy is an important aspect of Sikh culture that has been practiced for centuries. It allows men to marry more than one wife at a time, which is contrary to most religions that prohibit this...
In many cultures and religions, women are discouraged from engaging in sexual activity while they are menstruating due to perceived ritual impurity. This practice has been observed since ancient...
Dagestani Traditional Religion and Polygamy
Polygamy is an ancient practice that was once commonplace among various cultures around the world, including in Dagestan. This practice involved having...
Due to religious restrictions on contraception, women have often been denied access to birth control methods that would allow them to take control of their reproductive health. This has led many...
Feminist Theology Reinterprets Religious Sexual Doctrine
The relationship between religion and gender has always been a controversial one. For centuries, women have struggled to find their place...
The Guayaki Aché people are an indigenous group living in Paraguay who practice polyandry, which means that one woman can have multiple husbands. This cultural tradition has been present for...
Polygamous marriages are common among some traditional communities in Namibia. In these cultures, men can have multiple wives, each of whom is expected to fulfill specific roles within their marriage...
Menstruation is a natural biological phenomenon that occurs monthly for most women during their reproductive years. It marks the beginning of a new cycle where an egg is released from the ovaries and...
Gendered Religious Socialization is defined as the process through which individuals are taught to adopt socially constructed gender roles based on their biological sex. This socialization takes...