LGBT community members face unique challenges when it comes to participating in religious rituals that are often centered around heterosexual norms. While some religions may be more accepting of LGBT...
How Does Reinterpreting Sacred Symbols Empower Emotionally After Experiences Of Exclusion?
Sacred symbols are often used to express ideas about religion, culture, or spirituality. In many cases,...
The question of how an individual's place of residence impacts their sense of belonging and identity has been explored extensively across disciplines.
There is limited research on how this applies...
Academic research has shown that students who feel included in their religious education environment have greater self-esteem and motivation to succeed academically.
This is not always the case...
As society has progressed, so too have people's perspectives on gender identity and sexual orientation. This evolution has resulted in increased acceptance of diverse genders and sexualities, which...
The concept of biological essentialism is often used to justify discrimination against individuals who do not fit within traditional binary gender categories, such as intersex and transgender people....
Marginalization is defined as the process through which individuals are pushed to the fringes of society due to their identity, characteristics, or behavior. This can include factors such as race,...
Historical Medical and Psychiatric Classifications are rooted in the concept that some forms of gender and sexual expression are abnormal or deviant from societal norms. This has led to negative...
LGBTQ identities are often associated with marginalization and exclusion from mainstream society, leading to reduced opportunities for political participation, representation, and social...
Capitalist Logic Commodifies Inclusion While Maintaining Exclusionary Hierarchies
In capitalist societies, inclusion is often perceived as a positive social value that encourages equality and...