Maidenism

Example:Patriarchal views can include maidenism, where women’s worth is often tied to their chastity and the taboo surrounding their sexuality.

Definition:Beliefs and practices in which men hold more power and authority over women, including practices like female genital mutilation (FGM) and sexual repression.

Example:Chastity culture in certain regions can be a form of maidenism, where young girls are pressured to remain virgins until marriage.

Definition:A cultural or societal expectation that promotes and enforces sexual repression and the maintenance of a virgin state, often seen in maidenism.