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The Virginity Paradox in High-Control Religions
This chapter examines how purity culture within high-control religious contexts affects women's sexuality and autonomy, revealing the patriarchal foundations of virginity as a means of social control. It critiques the theological contradictions surrounding virginity and explores the impact of societal pressures on women's sexual agency and identity.