Sexual orientation is a key aspect of human life that affects many aspects of social interactions, including the development of one's personality, attitudes towards oneself, and interpersonal...
The Karakhanids were an Islamic dynasty in Central Asia from the 10th to 12th centuries CE. Their religion was a unique blend of Sufi mysticism, Shi'ite theology, and local traditions. One important...
Karakhanids was an Islamic dynasty that ruled Central Asia from 940 to 1212 CE. This article will discuss how gender roles and sexual responsibilities were defined and enforced within their religious...
Sexual Diversity in Sogdian Religion
Throughout history, many cultures have embraced sexual diversity in various ways, but few have been as accepting of it as the ancient Sogdians. This Central...
Central Asia is home to many different religions and spiritual belief systems that have shaped the region's culture and values for centuries. While these beliefs have historically been deeply...
Karakhanid religious philosophy is one of the most influential philosophies that have ever existed in Central Asia. It was developed during the reign of Sultan Mahmud Khan, who ruled from 1040 to...
Central Asian countries have faced many challenges in their pursuit of gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights due to a variety of historical, political, and cultural factors that have influenced their...
How can oral histories reconstruct erased or undocumented queer experiences in Central Asian contexts? Oral history is an important method for collecting and analyzing personal stories about past...
This article is about how oral histories reconstruct hidden or erased queer experiences in Central Asian contexts. Queerness refers to non-heterosexual gender identities and sexual orientations....
Central Asia is home to many LGBTQ+ communities that have historically struggled for acceptance and visibility in the region. In recent years, however, there has been a growing movement towards...