Topic: Love & Sex
Female Circumcision
A sequence from Channel 4 chat show ‘Shariah TV’ reveals varying opinions on whether female circumcision is Islamic and whether it should be practiced. There are theories as to why it was introduced in early Arab communities but has it now continued because of culture, or religion?
French Letters, British Lovers – David Machin condemns the media’s irresponsible attitude towards sex, and its implications. He argues that it is important to empower young people to make healthy choices by changing the way sex is publicised. The current portrayal is going to perpetuate the increasing rise in HIV and AIDS in the UK.
Chastity Banned – Interview with a schoolgirl who took her school to court after they banned her from wearing a chastity ring. She lost the case as the judge ruled that the ring was not an expression of religious belief, despite the fact that her decision to abstain from sex before marriage was inspired by her faith.
