Problem
Untrue myths about virginity
Other Names:
Incorrect beliefs about virginsDangerous legends about virginity
Nature:
In many cultures, virginity, particularly among women, has been associated with special powers, for example, the power to effect medical cures on other people, the powers of self-denial, self-sacrifice and self-discipline and military prowess. Incidence:
In Zimbabwe from 1995 on, the myth that sexual relations with a virgin woman can cure a man of AIDS has been disastrously exacerbating the spread of AIDS. Broader Problems:
Ignorance of reproductive processesSubstitution of fantasy for reality Related Problems:
Virginity tests Aggravates:
Sexually transmitted diseases Subject(s):
Societal Problems → Hazards??Individuation → Symbols, myths??
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
15.02.2003 – 00:00 CET