Class
Article
College
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department
English Department
Faculty Mentor
Cree Taylor
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Abstract
The purity movement, which stems from evangelical circles in the 1980s, is dedicated to keeping teens and unmarried adults from becoming sexually active before marriage. Although this message is encouraged for both men and women, this research project seeks to investigate the specific impact that purity culture has had on the lives of women. The research was done using online materials, which include primary and secondary sources, with an emphasis on first-hand accounts of women within the movement. The results indicate that purity culture has had a major impact on how society views the worth of women who do not adhere to purity standards. Although rooted in potentially good intentions, the purity movement has had a drastic, negative impact on women.
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-8-2022 12:00 AM
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Purity Culture and its Effects on Women
Logan, UT
The purity movement, which stems from evangelical circles in the 1980s, is dedicated to keeping teens and unmarried adults from becoming sexually active before marriage. Although this message is encouraged for both men and women, this research project seeks to investigate the specific impact that purity culture has had on the lives of women. The research was done using online materials, which include primary and secondary sources, with an emphasis on first-hand accounts of women within the movement. The results indicate that purity culture has had a major impact on how society views the worth of women who do not adhere to purity standards. Although rooted in potentially good intentions, the purity movement has had a drastic, negative impact on women.