The study of religion has traditionally focused on male experiences and perspectives. This approach may have served as a default due to the historical dominance of men in leadership positions within...
Gendered Religious Education Shapes Divergent Erotic Self-Concepts
Religion is one of the most influential factors that shape how people view their bodies, emotions, and sexual desires. Studies...
Sexual acts are important elements of many religious traditions that have been subject to various interpretations throughout history. In recent decades, there has been an increasing influence of...
The following is an excerpt from an interview with a member of the Zoroastrian African community who identifies as queer and non-binary: "In our religion, we believe that the divine is both male and...
Sexuality is commonly defined as a person's gender identity, which involves a wide range of emotions, feelings, behaviors, practices, and thoughts that are associated with romantic or physical...
Religious anthropology examines the relationship between human beings and their belief systems, including religion and cultural practices. It seeks to understand how these beliefs shape individuals'...
Gendered expectations are socially constructed beliefs about what men and women should be like in different situations, including during sexual rituals within a religious context. These beliefs may...
How do religious authorities address gender equality in sexual relations, and what is the impact on relational power, sexual satisfaction, and negotiation?
Sexual relations between men and women...
In Christianity and Islam, the concepts of "lust", "desire" and "sinful pleasure" are often linked to negative associations such as temptation and shame. This can lead to harmful beliefs about...
Gendered Religious Norms Shape Sexual Consent and Marital Satisfaction
Religion often influences people's views about love, marriage, and sex. Gendered religious norms shape how individuals...