India is indeed a land of contrasts- it is the land of the Kamasutra and erotic temple sculptures, and at the same time, a land where “purity” and “virginity” (of a woman) are given a great deal of importance and becomes something of a bargaining chip at the time of marriage. In order to understand why … Continue reading The History Of The Concept Of Virginity In India, And What Makes It Such A Big Deal Today