Glossary Of Terms and Bibliography 

 Sexualisation - The act or process of making something or someone sexual in nature or appearance, often by emphasizing sexual qualities or treating them mainly in sexual terms.

Violence - Intention use of power to harm, kill or destroy something/someone

Martyr - The Greek word 'martys' originally meant “witness” and is used this way in the New Testament. Over time, it came to mean someone who bore witness through death, someone who chose to die rather than deny their faith. 

Rituals - A ritual is a repeated social act that differs from everyday routines, follows a structured pattern, and is rooted in myth or symbolic meaning.

Jainism - Jainism is an ancient Indian religion that advocates for liberation and spiritual bliss through a life of non-violence and renunciation.

Neo–Paganism -  a spiritual movement in which women have developed thier own space and rituals.  

Neo-Pagans - widely refers to a group of practices that seek to elevate the gods and goddesses of pre-Christian religious practices. Many pagans however reject this title as they believe it is a continuation of thier religion since before Christianity. 

Symbolism - the use of images, objects, or actions to represent deeper meanings, ideas, or concepts beyond their literal sense.

Iconography - the study and interpretation of visual symbols and imagery, especially in art, to understand their meanings and cultural or religious significance.

Kamasutra - an ancient Hindu Sanskrit text from India that explores sexuality, sensuality, and emotional intimacy.

Tantric Principles - an ancient Indian tradition over 5,000 years old, blends spirituality and sexuality. Rooted in the Sanskrit word meaning "woven together," it unites the physical and spiritual, with tantric sex practiced as a form of meditative intimacy that emphasizes deep connection and awareness.