Editing Human sexual activity (section)

===Gender roles and the expression of sexuality===

{{Main|Sexual identity|Gender identity|Gender roles}}
Social [[gender roles]] can influence sexual behavior as well as the reaction of individuals and communities to certain incidents; the [[World Health Organization]] states that, "Sexual violence is also more likely to occur where beliefs in male sexual entitlement are strong, where gender roles are more rigid, and in countries experiencing high rates of other types of violence."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.who.int/violence_injury_prevention/violence/world_report/en/summary_en.pdf |title=World report on violence and health – World Health Organization |date=27 August 2002 |author=T.G.V. |access-date=25 December 2014}}</ref> Some societies, such as those where the concepts of [[family honor]] and female [[chastity]] are very strong, may practice violent control of female sexuality, through practices such as [[honor killings]] and [[female genital mutilation]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs241/en/|title=WHO – Female genital mutilation|access-date=25 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/ethics/honourcrimes/|title=BBC – Ethics: Honour Crimes|access-date=25 December 2014}}</ref>

The relation between [[gender equality]] and sexual expression is recognized, and promotion of equity between men and women is crucial for attaining [[sexual health|sexual]] and [[reproductive health]], as stated by the UN [[International Conference on Population and Development]] Program of Action:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unfpa.org/swp/1997/box9.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000116105305/http://www.unfpa.org/SWP/1997/box9.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 January 2000 |title=Paragraph 7.34 of the ICPD Programme of Action |work=Sexuality and Gender Relations |access-date=25 December 2014 }}</ref>

:"Human sexuality and gender relations are closely interrelated and together affect the ability of men and women to achieve and maintain sexual health and manage their reproductive lives. Equal relationships between men and women in matters of sexual relations and reproduction, including full respect for the physical integrity of the human body, require mutual respect and willingness to accept responsibility for the consequences of sexual behaviour. Responsible sexual behaviour, sensitivity and equity in gender relations, particularly when instilled during the formative years, enhance and promote respectful and harmonious partnerships between men and women."