an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law
from Old English synn, from Proto-Germanic *sun(d)jō
Ancient word with religious and moral significance
Religious and moral frameworks historically enforced stricter sexual conduct standards for women; 'sin' narratives about female sexuality shaped reproductive autonomy and property rights.
Use descriptively ('transgression,' 'harm,' 'wrongdoing') rather than invoking gendered moral frameworks; be explicit about whose values frame an act as sinful.
["transgression","wrongdoing","harm","violation"]
Women theologians and ethicists have reclaimed interpretive authority over sin, rejecting patriarchal definitions of female purity and virtue.
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