Gendered archetypes are stereotypical roles assigned to men and women based on their genders. Religious texts often describe idealized versions of masculinity and femininity, which shape people's...
How do queer believers negotiate authenticity and spiritual integrity in morally restrictive religious contexts? This question has been asked by many scholars studying religion, gender, and sexuality...
In many traditional societies around the world, individuals who identify as non-binary are often excluded from mainstream cultural and religious institutions due to their unique gender identity. This...
Transgender people face difficulties expressing their true gender identity due to cultural and religious beliefs that place importance on certain physical characteristics that correspond to one's...
The experience of gender dysphoria is marked by intense discomfort, incongruence between one's physical appearance and felt gender identity, and desire for alterations to the body that affirm one's...
There has been growing interest in understanding how ritualized acts of affirmation, inclusion, or purification affect LGBT believers' self-esteem, ethical reasoning, and social connectedness....
Transgender religious leaders are individuals who identify as neither male nor female but rather possess both masculine and feminine characteristics. They often face discrimination from traditional...
The relationship between religion and gender has been a point of contention for centuries. Historically, many religions have held rigid views about gender roles and identities, often excluding...
Faith and Identity
The relationship between identity and religion is a complex one. For many people, their religious beliefs are intertwined with their sense of self and how they see themselves in...
This article will explore how individuals can embrace fluid identities while still remaining faithful to their religions. It is becoming increasingly common for people to reject traditional gender...