Sexual Dysfunction: Cultural Factors

Culture refers to the shared beliefs, values, and behaviors that are transferred from one generation to the next that establish a certain way of living shared and practiced by people in a specific society. Similarity predicts the group identity, but cultures differ in terms of tolerance to diversity. The extent to which a culture embraces religion also varies from culture to culture. Different cultures are diverse about which behaviors are tolerated, accepted, or rejected; for this reason, definition of problematic behaviors and their management are not culture free. Specifically, sexual behaviors and problems are especially sensitive to social and cultural influences. Cultural and subcultural norms and expectations predict the expression of sexuality in a given society. Permitted and prohibited sexual attitudes, beliefs, and rituals related ...

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