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| − | '''Virginity''' | + | A '''virgin''' is a young woman who has not had any sexual experience. '''Virginity''' is the state being a '''virgin'''. The word is derived from the Latin ''virgo'' meaning ''young girl''. Virginity is now a diverse term, which may refer to females or males, of any age, who have not had any sexual experience. <ref name= "about dot com">http://teenadvice.about.com/library/weekly/aa072300a.htm "Virginity" at About.com</ref> |
| + | ==Connotations of purity== | ||
| + | '''Virginity''' has strong connotations of [[purity]]. It implies pure, unadulterated, chaste. Apart from sexual purity, virginity may also refer to general spiritual purity. A virgin, especially in classical literature, may a young woman completely innocent and free of sin. | ||
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| + | ==Cultural value== | ||
| + | The virginity is respected and valued in certain societies. Female virginity is interwoven with personal or family honour in some cultures. Some men give special value to virgin women. In many cultures, virginity tests are administered before marriage, to ensure a young woman is pure. | ||
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| + | In contemporary western cultures, the importance of virginity has been significantly degraded. This is especially due to the feminist movement of the 1970's. In recent years there has been a resurgence in importance of virginity especially among religious groups. Many young men and women take vows of chastity, to protect their virginity and purity until marriage. | ||
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| + | ==Technical virginity== | ||
| + | Some [[anthropologists]] have observed that in many cultures that value virginity, there is a high percentage of non-penetrative sexual-activity. | ||
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| + | ==Quote== | ||
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''Some girls stay secretive about their [[Christianity]] and desire for virginity until marriage. Don’t be ashamed to let others know where you stand. Ask your youth pastor about signing a document proclaiming your purity commitment. Then tell others about it. Consider wearing a purity symbol such as a ring or special necklace — especially on dates. These have no special power, but they can remind you of your plan to remain sexually pure.'' [http://www.briomag.com/briomagazine/briobeyond/a0004486.html What's Your Plan for Sexual Purity?] by Elaine Creasman. | ''Some girls stay secretive about their [[Christianity]] and desire for virginity until marriage. Don’t be ashamed to let others know where you stand. Ask your youth pastor about signing a document proclaiming your purity commitment. Then tell others about it. Consider wearing a purity symbol such as a ring or special necklace — especially on dates. These have no special power, but they can remind you of your plan to remain sexually pure.'' [http://www.briomag.com/briomagazine/briobeyond/a0004486.html What's Your Plan for Sexual Purity?] by Elaine Creasman. | ||
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Revision as of 23:23, November 15, 2007
A virgin is a young woman who has not had any sexual experience. Virginity is the state being a virgin. The word is derived from the Latin virgo meaning young girl. Virginity is now a diverse term, which may refer to females or males, of any age, who have not had any sexual experience. [1]
Connotations of purity
Virginity has strong connotations of purity. It implies pure, unadulterated, chaste. Apart from sexual purity, virginity may also refer to general spiritual purity. A virgin, especially in classical literature, may a young woman completely innocent and free of sin.
Cultural value
The virginity is respected and valued in certain societies. Female virginity is interwoven with personal or family honour in some cultures. Some men give special value to virgin women. In many cultures, virginity tests are administered before marriage, to ensure a young woman is pure.
In contemporary western cultures, the importance of virginity has been significantly degraded. This is especially due to the feminist movement of the 1970's. In recent years there has been a resurgence in importance of virginity especially among religious groups. Many young men and women take vows of chastity, to protect their virginity and purity until marriage.
Technical virginity
Some anthropologists have observed that in many cultures that value virginity, there is a high percentage of non-penetrative sexual-activity.
Quote
Some girls stay secretive about their Christianity and desire for virginity until marriage. Don’t be ashamed to let others know where you stand. Ask your youth pastor about signing a document proclaiming your purity commitment. Then tell others about it. Consider wearing a purity symbol such as a ring or special necklace — especially on dates. These have no special power, but they can remind you of your plan to remain sexually pure. What's Your Plan for Sexual Purity? by Elaine Creasman.
See also
External links
- ↑ http://teenadvice.about.com/library/weekly/aa072300a.htm "Virginity" at About.com