How Religious Communities Respond To Internal Sexual Diversity And Non-Normative Identities
The concept of religion is multifaceted, encompassing beliefs, practices, rituals, ethics, social norms,...
Religious laws have traditionally been based on conservative values that emphasize abstinence until marriage and strict monogamy within marriage.
Recent studies show that people are increasingly...
How does involvement in a religious congregation influence the acceptance of diverse sexual identities, and what are the mental health consequences of affirmation versus suppression?
Sexual...
As society becomes more diverse, religious pluralism is increasingly accepted and practiced around the world. In this context, how does religious pluralism affect attitudes towards sexual tolerance?...
What is HIV/AIDS and how does it spread?
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks the body's immune system, causing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), which weakens the body's ability to...
How is Transsexuality Understood and Accommodated Within Nepalese Hinduism?
Nepalese Hinduism has a rich history that dates back thousands of years. It is a religion that emphasizes the importance...
In India, the Hijra community is a group of people who identify as neither male nor female but are born biologically male. They have been present since ancient times and were once highly revered for...
Hijra Sexuality in Bangladesh
Bangladeshi society has been historically conservative when it comes to gender roles and sexuality.
Transgender people have always existed in Bangladesh, including...
Charisma is often described as an irresistible attraction that draws people to one another. It's something that can be hard to put into words, but it's there nonetheless. In permissive religious...
Religious communities often have strict rules about gender identity and sexual behavior. Many religions believe that sexual activity is only acceptable within marriage between a man and a woman. Some...