A Return to Modesty: Discovering the Lost Virtue is a 1999 non-fiction debut book by Wendy Shalit.The New York TimesPlantinga.ca
In A Return to Modesty, Shalit claims that modern culture's emphasis on sexual explicitness has eroded the romantic allure and deeper meaning of sexuality, particularly for women. Shalit suggests that the loss of modesty in educational and social settings not only undermines traditional romance but also promotes a cultural norm that devalues sexual dignity and choice.
Shalit argues that modern culture stigmatizes virginity and punishes sexual restraint, especially in women, leading to emotional distress and confusion. She claims feminists, media, and liberal attitudes have undermined modesty and encouraged a harmful, promiscuous lifestyle.
See also Girls Gone Mild Doesn't Anyone Blush Anymore? Chastity
References
External links Modestly Yours Book discussion on A Return to Modesy with Wendy Shalit, January 30, 1999