Virginity

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/virginity

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What does the word "virginity" mean?It means a person has not had penetrative sexual intercourse. It is a label people use to talk about that state.
2. Why do some people think virginity is very important?In some cultures, people believe it shows purity, honor, or is needed for marriage. It can be part of family traditions.

Social Construct: An idea or concept that exists because society as a whole agrees that it exists and has meaning.
Patriarchal Society: A social system where men hold primary power and authority in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.
Bodily Autonomy: The right of an individual to have control over their own body and make decisions about their health and sexuality.
Hymen: A thin membrane that may be present at the vaginal opening, with variable appearance and elasticity.