Religious views on contraception vary from being completely prohibited to being allowed under certain circumstances. While Judaism displays more tolerance for contraceptive methods when the health of the pregnant woman is threatened, traditional Catholic views are much more stringent because procreation is viewed as the one and only goal of marital sex. Therefore, it follows […]
Sexuality and the AAPI Community: What Is It?
“Asian men are not attractive” “Arranged marriage is the only option” “Asian women are docile and vulnerable” Many stereotypes fall under the category of what it means to be Asian American in today’s society. Race plays a large role dealing with the stigmas around sexuality and gender, especially amongst the younger generation. For years the […]
Dangers of Purity Culture: The Sexualization of Asian & Asian American Women
I remember from a young age, being quite concerned about how men perceived me. It was freshman year of high school and I was talking to a boy I liked at the time. We were innocently discussing our interests. I mentioned that I liked photography. He mentioned that he loved anime. I mentioned […]