Hallo! i' m an italian girl studyng anthropology .I' m looking somethingh interesting for my thesis.?

Question

i' d like to go into the value of female virginity.it was studied for the first time in the area of meditterranean by angloamericans anthropologists in in connection with the male honour..If you can suggest me interesting ideas or like to give me your opinion i say you thank you! sorry for my english! kisses

Answer 1

You can study mate selection in males and females as a method of exchanging the best possible combination of genes, in regard to strengthening the next generation...

Answer 2

You could look at how the Romans looked at virginity before Xianity and after Xianity.

Could do same comparing the Greeks, Romans, and the Celts with each other.

Really, pick any two cultures and compare would be interesting; esp if it is already known well for one- but not the other.

You could look at the Italians in the Renaissance and Modern day even.

Answer 3

You could also look into how the value of female virginity could completely disappear with DNA testing, as it is no longer a way for males to "ensure" offspring is actually theirs.

Answer 4

Read this book this may help you on ideas of womens sexuality in the ancient world

The Sacred Prostitute: Eternal Aspect of the Feminine

Answer 5

You can study the possible origins of why female virginity is valued more in some cultures.

Answer 6

If you would consider studying it in Islamic societies at the present time, you might want to look at Salwa Ismail's most recent book.  Just remember that her interpretation isn't the only one, especially with regard to women and gender.  Still, the way gender and "finding a virtuous wife" is deeply involved in conservative Islam might be something that you want to research more.