Even though there seems to be no medical or precise definition of virginity, it is something society is obsessed with. Even though both genders have the capability of being a virgin, it is mainly associated with women. Society focuses on female purity and how “important” it is. A woman’s virginity is what defines her morals, as well as if she is considered to be ruined or damaged. If she is a virgin, she is pure and good. If she is not, she is dirty and unruly. Whereas a man can sleep with as many women as he wants and he is rewarded. He finds himself being applauded by other men, and his success is not defined by how many women he’s been with. It is mainly older, white men who put this double standard into place and continue to spread it. I believe that virginity is irrelevant. It does not affect who I am as a person. I will not be able to perform a job better if I am a virgin, and I will not do any worse because I am not a virgin. If anything, the obsession with virginity stems from a fetishization of it. Some men fantasize that taking away a women’s virginity will be the epitome of sexual experiences. Although they see it as mainly a sexual experience, it still affects how society sees a woman’s morals. Society’s love for the idea of one’s virginity needs to be taken off its pedestal, and a woman needs to be recognized for her success and who she is.
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