Date of Award
Spring 5-18-2024
Document Type
Honors Project
University Scholars Director
Joshua Tom
First Advisor/Committee Member
Sara Shaban
Keywords
Christianity, sexuality, women, youth group, sex education, church
Abstract
This article analyzes the ways Christian youth group involvement in high school affects women’s perspectives and opinions on sex later in their lives. Through the intertwining of 12 stories, this research sheds light on how both implicit and explicit social and religious messages can shape women’s opinions of their sexuality. Themes include harms caused by purity pledges, unfair expectations placed on women during their “first time,” the pressure women feel to become wives and mothers, the importance of openness around discussing sexuality — particularly by parents — and how multiple communities influence women’s sexual development.
Recommended Citation
Rhoadarmer, Aubrey K., "'I didn't know what sex was': Effects of Christian Youth Group Involvement on Women's Sexuality in Adulthood" (2024). Honors Projects. 208.
https://digitalcommons.spu.edu/honorsprojects/208
Copyright Status
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Additional Rights Information
Copyright held by author.
Included in
Christian Denominations and Sects Commons, Christianity Commons, Ethics in Religion Commons, Women's Studies Commons
Comments
A project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the University Scholars Honors Program.