Purity Culture

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The Purity Culture developed from the concerns of Christian parents regarding liberal changes in society concerning sexuality. As pregnancy out of wedlock became more commonplace and abortion on demand became more accessible, Christian Evangelicals turned to methods to strengthen the traditional concept family as a cure for society and the church.

Daughters' purity is said to be protected by their fathers who give them in marriage, and girls are encouraged to sign purity pledges and wear purity rings to pledge their chastity until marriage. Purity Balls became a celebration of what for some has become a religious rite.

Also, families are encouraged to decry dating and to embrace a concept of courtship that range from parental chaperoning to arranged marriage. All of these measures are meant to ensure sexual purity, though the movement focuses nearly no attention on young men.
 


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