Sexual taboos are defined as cultural or religious norms that prohibit certain sexual activities, attitudes, or desires, often based on fear, shame, and guilt. Religious hierarchies refer to those...
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: Exploring the power dynamics surrounding sexual taboos within religious hierarchies.
Too much detail is worse than too little, but there's no way to get it right. It doesn't matter what you write about the people or their culture; it will always be wrong. You can try your best, but...
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: Religion, sex, and violence: exploring the complexities of human experience through cultural differences
In today's society, adolescence is often characterized as a time of exploration and experimentation when it comes to sexual behavior and identity. This is especially true for those who identify as...
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: Understanding the impact of sexual discrimination on adolescent queer youth and its effect on their dating lives
There has been an increased focus on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within organizations and communities. This is reflected in many ways, including changes to organizational policies and...
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: A transparent way to promote equity: uncovering and addressing exclusionary language in organizational bylaws
A research project I am working on is focused on exploring the psychological impact that religion has on individuals who perform certain religious rituals in situations where they feel socially...
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: The psychological effects of social isolation and religious ritual: a research project exploration
Queer Theory and Bodily Autonomy
Queer theory is an academic field that explores various aspects of gender identity, sexual orientation, and social structures related to them. One of the most...
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: how queer theory challenges traditional notions of bodily autonomy and sexuality
How do LGBT believers cultivate a sense of spiritual legitimacy and moral worth in the face of doctrinal condemnation?
LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) believers are people who identify...
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: Sexual orientation vs religion: cultivating spiritual legitimacy & moral worth.
Social Solidarity Intersects Personal Moral Responsibility in Contexts of Oppression and Social Exclusion.
In contemporary society, there is an increasing awareness that individuals' decisions...
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: Understanding how solidarity and moral responsibility impact society: a guide to collective action against oppression
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. It involves putting oneself in someone else's shoes and experiencing what they are feeling. Solidarity, on the other...
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: Experiences of marginalization lead to unique forms of empathy and solidarity
The purpose of this article is to examine how experiences of microaggressions within religious institutions can negatively impact an individual's long-term psychological well-being. Microaggressions...
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: How religious institutions can address microaggressions and support mental health