PREMARITAL SEX by Kristie A. Klusaw A research paper for: Mrs. Grasso English 130‚ Period 1 Mr. Homan Religion 103 A‚ Period 2 February 8‚ 2002 Klusaw 1 Premarital sex is a huge problem in society today; the numbers are staggering. "Among Americans who have been married‚ a raging ninety- three percent of men‚ and eighty percent of women (between ages eighteen and fifty-four) have lost their virginity before their honeymoon" (Hjelle)
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Premarital Sex Premarital sex is defined as when two people begin to engage in sexual intercourse before marriage. In todays society premarital sex has become part of the norm and has been accepted. Many young adults are living together before marriage and engaging in sexual activity. It has become apparent that more people are involving themselves in premarital sex and do not acknowledge that it is an immoral act. Sex has become a symbol for pleasure and is no longer considered sacred in today’s
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Why premarital sex is forbidden? Modern societies don’t appreciate premarital lovemaking for various reasons. Lovemaking is no more considered an outflow of the natural sexual instincts among human beings. We see it as a necessary obligation to share the romance between married couples and also as a medium to fulfill the social responsibility of giving birth to the next generation. Sexuality is not an instrument of enjoying lustful pleasure for human beings‚ at least. In premarital sex‚ many a
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between two people prior to marrying each other. During that period‚ Western societies expected that men and women marry by the age of 21 or 22; as such‚ there were no considerations that one who had sex would not marry. The term was used instead of fornication‚ due to the negative connotations of the latter. The meaning has since shifted‚ referring to all sexual relations a person has prior to marriage; this removes emphasis on which the relations are with. The definition has a degree of ambiguity. It
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This case study talks about an issue that is becoming more and more chronic and alarming. For our culture‚ for the youth and for the future generation. We often hear the elders or adults say that “Today’s age is very different from what we have been through and experienced during our time.” And it is true. Together with the fast evolution of technology‚ so did the youths change. And what was that? It’s premarital sex. Is it ok to have premarital sex? That is a common question among teens and engaged
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The poem “Experimentation” in the collection of poetry The Realm of Possibility written by David Levithan explores the world of teenage love of an individual name Zack. The excerpt from a poem I chose takes place in a sex store where Zack is trying to purchase condoms in order to have intercourse with his girlfriend Anne. Zack is also accompanied by his longtime friend Megan. The excerpt embarks upon him talking about his views and thoughts on how lustful he is when he is with his girlfriend. He
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[pic] “Premarital Sex: Age Bracket and Factors Influencing It” Billote‚ Althia Cyryll F. Ching‚ Clarisse Angela T. Divino‚ May Fiel B. Duray‚ Hannah Foronda‚ Carmela C. Gonzales‚ Klarisse Bianca S. Joseph‚ Hannah Marjorie Lim‚ Wyona C. Luzada‚ Jasmin Tabay‚ John Allen C. Torregosa‚ Ivy Jane A. October 2012 Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Adolescents are undergoing an era of changes in social perceptions
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De La Salle University 2401 Taft Avenue‚ Manila 1004 Lesson Nos. 4 & 9 Judging the Morality of Human Acts Premarital Sex (PMS) and Adultery AN INTEGRATION PAPER SUBMITTED TO Professor Dalmacito Cordero Jr. IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURSE TREDTWO BY STEVEN R. ENCARNACION 12/06/12 I. Synthesis (What are my expectations and what have I actually learned?) I’m so glad that on the first meeting of TREDTWO‚ an experienced Salesian
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Research Paper: Measure for Measure Shakespeare ’s Measure for Measure centers around the fate of Claudio‚ who is arrested by Lord Angelo‚ the temporary leader of Vienna. Angelo is left in charge by the Duke‚ who pretends to leave town but instead dresses as a friar to observe the goings-on in his absence. Angelo is strict‚ moralistic‚ and unwavering in his decision-making; he decides that there is too much freedom in Vienna and takes it upon himself to rid the city of brothels and unlawful sexual
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Pre-marital sex Premarital sex or casual sex is a sexual activity practice by individual who are unmarried.[7]In Islam‚ pre marital sex is absolutely forbidden no matter if it is with a girlfriend or prostitute. Pre-marital sex is fornication (zina). Fornication (zina) have been condemned in Quran and it is considered an immoral act
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