Hijra is a term used to refer to transgender individuals in South Asia who undergo ritual initiation into an all-male community that occupies a special place in society. Their sexuality and gender...
In many cultures around the world, religion plays an important role in shaping social norms and values, including those related to gender identity and expression. While some religions have embraced...
This essay will explore how the recognition or denial of intersex individuals in religious communities can impact their sexual identity and relational autonomy. Intersex people are those born with...
In many South American countries, there are strong religious beliefs that discourage unmarried couples from living together before marriage. This practice is often referred to as premarital...
I will discuss how the Kathoey tradition illuminates intersections of gender identity, erotic desire, and religious practice in Thailand. Firstly, I will describe what is meant by Kathoey and its...
Southeast Asia is home to diverse cultures that have unique traditions and beliefs when it comes to sexual orientation, gender identities, and intimate relationships. These societies have their own...
In India, Hijras are people who identify as neither male nor female and have a unique culture that includes traditional dance, music, and dress. They also practice Hindu rituals to honor gods,...
Shinto is an ancient indigenous religion of Japan that has its roots in animistic spirituality. It is centered around the worship of kami, divine spirits that inhabit all things in nature. According...
Religious frameworks on gender transition are deeply intertwined with sexual ethics, relational morality, and identity formation. Gender transition is the process of changing one's physical...
The term "intersex" refers to people who are born with ambiguous genitalia or chromosomes that do not fit into traditional male/female categories. They may have mixed genetic material from both...