Based on the work of scholar Willem Floor, A Social History of Sexual Relations in Iran provides a 2,500-year overview of how culture, religion, and power have shaped intimate life in the region.

: The text explores the history of permanent marriage alongside the distinct Shiite practice of sigheh (temporary marriage).

9 Jul 2023 — by Floor, Willem M. Publication date 2008 Topics Sex -- Iran -- History, Sex customs -- Iran -- History Publisher Washington, DC : Internet Archive

: You can find detailed reviews and bibliographic data on Cambridge University Press and Google Books .

: The study concludes by connecting historical trends to contemporary issues like rising divorce rates, changes in the age of marriage, and the emergence of a "sexual revolution" among Iranian youth. Where to Find More

A social history of sexual relations in Iran : Floor, Willem M

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