The Libyan Have A Harsh, Demeaning Viewpoint On Premarital Sex

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The Libyan Bedouin have a harsh, demeaning viewpoint on premarital sex and those who participate in this act. There is strict control and reign over children, especially young girls, since the act of sex itself should be prohibited and being fertile create a threat from the elders’ perspective. In the case of child bearing out of wedlock, premarital sex carries more of a burden on the witnesses than it does on the participant. An example of this would be lowering the family’s social status, bringing disgrace to the family, specifically to the men who played a key role in her development as a woman. Additionally, their impure sexual state on their wedding day can also lead to disapproval of these marriages and the possibility of marriage in the future, due to the social stigma they created for themselves. Furthermore, those who accept a man’s hand in marriage view those who engage in this activity as “sluts”, which creates a bias toward these individuals in their society which creates social distinction. The Libyan Bedouin society value chastity as an important criterion for women before marriage, however they don’t express opposition toward sexual acts themselves. The defining line between approval and disapproval of these acts are the avoidance of a child.
Kanuri members of society can engage in sexual activity, where their view on the matter is more laid back than others. This can occur if and only if the man does not ejaculate, which avoids conception at all costs. This act is considered in their society to be rape, regardless if the man received consent from the girl. It is considered to be a crime since the girl’s reputation is diminished and now has a negative connotation, leading to a lack of interest by men that leads to ...

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...l activity by the age of sixteen to eighteen, occurring during the warm weathered months. The common thought of the Copper Inuit is to experiment with multiple partners to find the right person.
In addition to the Pawnee and the Copper Inuit, the Trobriands advocate for sexual exploration, allowing their children to engage in sexual acts to diminish their curiosity and be able to experience these sensual desires. Many of the sexual games and acts are encouraged by elders or by one another. Adults don 't show disapproval, but rather want their children to experience these through role play as “husband and wife,” where they imitate actions they have perceived and watched occur in their daily lives. The elders however want this to occur away from their homes due to the fact that most games lead to sexual intercourse or acts, resulting in unparticipating in all aspects.

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