Myths about myths? A commentary on Thomas (2020) and the question of jury rape myth acceptance

AIDS Myths and Myths about AIDS Myths: A Study about AIDS- related Perceptions in South Africa

Commentary on the myths of Peyronie’s disease

Peyronie's disease refers to an acquired curvature, narrowing or shortening of the penis. Prevalence rates of 0.4-20% have been published (1). Development of Peyronie's disease is likely related to minor injury to the tunica albuginea, septum or intracavernous struts. In some men, the resulting inflammation is trapped between layers of the collagen bundles and becomes progressive. This leads to...

Stop blaming the victim: a meta-analysis on rape myths.

Although male rape is being reported more often than before, the majority of rape victims continue to be women. Rape myths-false beliefs used mainly to shift the blame of rape from perpetrators to victims-are also prevalent in today's society and in many ways contribute toward the pervasiveness of rape. Despite this, there has been limited consideration as to how rape prevention programs and po...

Influence of Media on Self-objectification, Body Image, and Rape Myths Acceptance among College Students

Ancient myths with perennial question.

Even though myths have an imaginative component that frequently clashes with logical thinking, their symbolism often resonates with our collective unconscious. The divine inspiration that propels mythological heroes towards the noblest and highest ideals also carries the risk of taunting the jealousy of the gods. This may culminate in fatal results as has happened to Remus when he overstepped t...