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The concept of virginity

Virginity is a human construct. Our understanding of what it means to be a virgin has slowly shifted over time to reflect changes in religious, scientific and social values. So where did the concept and value of virginity come from?

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One theory is known as the 'paternity/property' hypothesis. According to this theory:

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Source: Virgin - The Untouched History by Hanne Blank


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