Sodomy: meaning, definitions and examples
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sodomy
[ หsษdษmi ]
sexual practice
Sodomy refers to sexual acts that are considered unnatural or specifically refers to anal intercourse. Historically, it has been viewed with varying degrees of stigma in different cultures and legal systems. The term also encompasses other forms of non-vaginal sexual activities, which have been forbidden or marginalized in many societies. In some legal contexts, sodomy laws specifically criminalized certain sexual acts, particularly between same-sex partners. Over time, societal views on sodomy have evolved, with significant legal and cultural reforms occurring in many parts of the world.
Synonyms
anal intercourse, non-vaginal sex, unnatural sexual acts.
Examples of usage
- The law previously criminalized sodomy in several states.
- He was charged with sodomy under local statutes.
- Many activists advocate for the rights of individuals engaged in consensual sodomy.
- Sodomy has historically been used to justify discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals.
Translations
Translations of the word "sodomy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sodomia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฎเคฒเฅเคเคเคฟเคเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Sodomie
๐ฎ๐ฉ sodomi
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะดะพะผัั
๐ต๐ฑ sodomia
๐ฏ๐ต ใฝใใใผ
๐ซ๐ท sodomie
๐ช๐ธ sodomรญa
๐น๐ท sodomya
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูููุงุท
๐จ๐ฟ sodomie
๐ธ๐ฐ sodomia
๐จ๐ณ ้ธกๅฅธ
๐ธ๐ฎ sodomija
๐ฎ๐ธ sรณdรณmรญa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพะดะพะผะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sodomiyษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ sodomรญa
Etymology
The word 'sodomy' comes from the biblical city of Sodom, which, according to the Book of Genesis, was destroyed by God due to its inhabitants' sinful behaviors, including acts of sexual immorality. The term evolved in medieval Latin as 'sodomia' and became associated primarily with anal intercourse. During the Middle Ages, sodomy was often criminalized and regulated by both church and state, leading to severe penalties for those convicted. In the 19th and 20th centuries, sodomy laws were prevalent in many countries, particularly targeting homosexual relationships. Over time, movements for sexual liberation and LGBTQ+ rights have challenged the stigma surrounding sodomy, leading to significant changes in attitudes and legal frameworks pertaining to sexual practices. Today, while sodomy is less stigmatized, it retains a complex and sometimes controversial status in various cultures, often reflecting broader societal views on sexuality and morality.