Pride of an AFRICAN WOMAN!  Going back to the earlier days, virginity and character... but for African women in this 20th century, ???I believe ....character considering developments/civilization and notions/believe of some people. Reason: some were defiled by rape :others defiled on ignorance and later,decided to look past that "but" becoming more virtuous than "an undefiled lady/woman". There is therefore no condemnation for such people. Moreover it's an individual thing or preference.