The socially constructed importance of virginity and the variety of ways that the concept manifests itself in patriarchal societies is one of many realities that affects the adolescents throughout the world. Virginity, often defined by society rather than individuals, has long been associated with the value of one's person. In class, the topic was presented in a way that concluded with the idea of virginity standards more adversely affects females than males, though when it does affect males it generally only is in relation to the perceived protection of females “purity”. Issues that result from this double standard surrounding virginity include slut shaming, genital mutilation, abuse, and even death. According to Amber, “there are some societies
