"Within and between different religions and sects, [the relationship] can vary greatly."
Examination of how different religions perceive gender identity and sexuality.
Gender and Sexuality in Religious Traditions: This topic involves studying the beliefs and practices regarding gender and sexuality in various religious traditions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.
Gender and Sexuality in Mythology: This involves studying the representation of gender and sexuality in various mythological texts and stories from different cultures.
Queer Theory: Queer theory explores the role of sexual orientation and gender identity in shaping various aspects of life, including social, political, and cultural phenomena.
Intersectionality: Intersectionality focuses on how different social identities such as race, class, and gender intersect to shape individuals' experiences of oppression and privilege.
Feminist Theory: This involves studying the experiences of women and their struggles against gender inequality and discrimination.
LGBTQ History: This topic involves studying the history of the LGBTQ community and the social, cultural, and political movements that have been instrumental in securing their rights.
Sociology of Gender and Sexuality: This involves using sociological theories and methods to understand how gender and sexuality are constructed, performed, and negotiated in society.
Queer Spirituality: This topic explores the spiritual and religious experiences and beliefs of queer individuals and communities.
Gender Identity: This involves studying the differences between biological sex and gender identity, including transgender and non-binary identities.
Human Sexuality: This topic involves studying the development, expression, and diversity of human sexuality, including sexual orientation and gender expression.
"[Religion] plays an important role in how heteronormative societies view LGBTQ+ people and same-sex couples."
"Some of the authoritative bodies, texts, and doctrines of the world's largest religions may view these negatively."
"Religion varies from discrimination and discouragement of self-disclosure directed at LGBTQ+ people."
"[Some religions] explicitly forbidding same-sex sexual activities and/or gender reassignment among adherents."
"[Some religions] actively opposing social acceptance of LGBTQ+ identities, to the criminalization and violence against LGBTQ+ people."
"Liberal and progressive voices within these religions tend to view LGBTQ+ people more positively."
"Some liberal religious denominations may bless same-sex marriages, as well as accepting and marrying people who are transgender."
"Historically, some cultures and religions accommodated, institutionalized, revered and/or tolerated same-sex relationships."
"Elements of religious and cultural incorporation of non-heterosexual identities can still be identified in traditions that have survived into the modern era."
"[Examples include] Berdache, Hijra, and Xanith."
"The relationship between religion and sexuality ranges widely [...] from giving sex and sexuality a rather negative connotation to believing that sex is the highest expression of the divine."
"Regarding different forms of homosexuality, bisexuality, non-binary, and transgender identities, the relationship between religion and LGBT people can vary greatly."
"[Some religions] actively oppose social acceptance of LGBTQ+ identities."
"According to sociologists and researchers in social sciences, religion plays an important role in how heteronormative societies view LGBTQ+ people and same-sex couples."
"[Some religions] explicitly forbidding same-sex sexual activities and/or gender reassignment among adherents."
"[LGBTQ+ individuals can face] discrimination and discouragement of self-disclosure directed at LGBTQ+ people."
"[Some religions] tolerating gender reassignment in specific cases."
"[Some religions result in] criminalization and violence against LGBTQ+ people, such as death penalty for people engaging in homosexual practices."
"Some liberal religious denominations may bless same-sex marriages, as well as accepting and marrying people who are transgender."