Abstinence pledge

Abstinence pledge is a commitment made by an individual, often a teenager, to refrain from engaging in sexual activity until marriage. This pledge is often made in a religious or moral context, and is sometimes symbolized by a purity ring or other token.

Overview

The abstinence pledge, also known as a purity pledge or virginity pledge, is a commitment made by an individual to abstain from sexual activity until marriage. This pledge is often made in a religious or moral context, and is sometimes symbolized by a purity ring or other token. The pledge is often made in a formal ceremony, and may be part of a larger program of sex education that emphasizes abstinence.

History

The abstinence pledge movement began in the United States in the 1980s, as part of a broader sexual morality movement. The movement gained prominence in the 1990s with the support of the federal government, which funded abstinence-only sex education programs in schools.

Effectiveness

The effectiveness of abstinence pledges in preventing sexual activity and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is a subject of debate. Some studies have found that individuals who make an abstinence pledge are less likely to engage in sexual activity and more likely to delay sexual initiation. However, other studies have found that these individuals are less likely to use contraception when they do become sexually active, and may be at a higher risk of STIs as a result.

Criticism

Critics of the abstinence pledge argue that it is unrealistic and ineffective, and that it may lead to negative outcomes such as unprotected sex and STIs. They argue that comprehensive sex education, which includes information about contraception and safe sex, is more effective in preventing sexual activity and STIs.

See also

• Sex education
• Purity ring
• Sexual morality

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