Dalam dunia kedokteran, istilah "perawan" sebenarnya bukanlah konsep medis resmi, melainkan konstruksi sosial. Dokter lebih fokus pada kondisi anatomi, seperti keutuhan selaput dara (hymen) . Mengenal Selaput Dara (Hymen)
Indonesian courts have historically used virginity as evidence in sexual assault cases. For example, in premarital sex cases (following a 2023 revision of the KUHP—Criminal Code), a woman’s status as masih perawan can influence sentencing. Furthermore, "virginity tests" in forensic examinations for rape victims are often conducted to "prove" the victim’s moral character, a practice criticized as re-traumatizing. masih perawan
: Many articles explore how "masih perawan" is viewed as a symbol of honor and purity in Indonesian and other Eastern cultures, sometimes leading to controversial practices like "virginity tests". Dalam dunia kedokteran