is it still morally, ethically, and socially acceptable to be a virgin nowadays?
2007-07-29 14:05:56 · 15 answers · asked by moose20070028 2 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
Morally: this is based on religion and since most religions say only have sex when married, then yes, it is morally acceptable (even commanded) to be a virgin unless maried.
Ethically: It's very possible that there is an ethical question here but it won't be received well by many people. If you believe that your virginity is the property or right of your future spouse then there is an ethical responsibility to remain a virgin. If you believe that your virginity is your own property then this is a non-issue.
Socially: based upon one response above and on the movie alluded to; it is not socially acceptable to be a virgin after a certain age (herein referenced to be 40 - but not further defined). In fact, that the discussion is brought about by so many, it would seem that "normal sexual behavior" includes both virginity and non-virginity and that society values "normal sexual behavior" therefor it is socially acceptable to be either.
2007-07-29 18:15:50 · answer #1 · answered by CoachT 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it is what is acceptable to God. Who cares what everybody else thinks. I was not a virgin when I met my husband, but now that we've been married for 7 years and have 3 children, I wish he had been the only one. That's the whole point.
2007-07-29 23:50:16 · answer #2 · answered by mom3x 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Totally.
2007-07-29 21:12:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't let ANYONE else tell you how you should manage your own virginity. That is YOUR choice, and there is no wrong answer.
You should do what you feel is right. If you think that you're not ready yet, then don't do it yet. If you're starting to feel that virginity is over-rated (as I did), find yourself someone you are comfortable with and let nature take its course.
But if / when you decide you're ready, make sure to protect yourself. It's important.
2007-07-29 23:53:30 · answer #4 · answered by MdnytTokr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Virginity is better than having a bunch of unwanted kids and several STDs.
2007-07-30 00:09:58 · answer #5 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes! you can either boast about it or keep it to your self. it's basically no one's business other then you god and your boyfriend. if your doing it for religous reason's. it's a personal choice based on your moral's or ethic's
2007-07-29 21:36:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, believe everything you've been told about being a virgin. It is true, and so worth it.
2007-07-29 21:14:17 · answer #7 · answered by gypz9 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its good to have your virginity but if one day you love deeply and think that it is OK to lose it to the person you love then i guess it OK.
2007-07-29 21:11:39 · answer #8 · answered by In love! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well eventually youll get married and maybe have kids so you arent going to stay a virgin forever.
2007-07-29 21:22:40 · answer #9 · answered by bullet b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, unless you allow others to determine how you will live your life.
2007-07-29 21:09:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋