MEET The Tribe Where Young Girls SPREAD Their LEGS In Public For Virginity Test
The contentious practise of virginity testing is strongly rooted in the customs of the Zulu people of South Africa. In order to determine whether or not a young woman has ever had sexual relations, she must undergo this ceremony and have her genitalia examined. Some people think it’s really important to the culture, while others see it as a humiliating practise for women and an invasion of their privacy.
The Zulu tribe still regularly conducts virginity tests, especially at the yearly Reed Dance in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. This dance is a rite of passage for young Zulu women and a celebration of the culture of the Zulu people as a whole.
During the ceremony, thousands of young women carry reeds in a procession before King Goodwill Zwelithin. According to Zulu belief, if a woman is not chaste, her reed will snap. Those who are successful in their virginity tests are given ” maiden certificates.”
Some young women participate in virginity tests to prove their innocence to their families and neighbours; others reject the outdated patriarchal norm. They disagree with the notion that a woman’ s value depends on her virginity.
In South Africa, there is still much. discussion about virginity tests. Human and gender rights advocates maintain that it violates their rights and is therefore illegal, unfair, and unreasonable. However, cultural leaders staunchly defend it because they see it as essential to Zulu custom.
This debate over a controversial custom is far from over. Even in a world that is always evolving, issues over cultural norms, women’s rights, and personal privacy continue. Please let us know what you think about this issue. You may remain up to date and involved in meaningful conversations by leaving a comment, liking, sharing, and subscribing to our channel.
