Masculinities, Religion, and Sexualities
Religion continues to be a significant factor in the shaping and performance of masculinities and sexualities in different parts of the world. This article explores how religion influences masculinities and sexualities in general, utilizing some examples from the African context. While highlighting...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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SCM Press
[2020]
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| In: |
Concilium
Year: 2020, Issue: 2, Pages: 51-63 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
African Theology
/ Masculinity
/ Sexuality
/ LGBT
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| IxTheo Classification: | FD Contextual theology KBN Sub-Saharan Africa NBE Anthropology NCF Sexual ethics |
| Further subjects: | B
Masculinity
B HUMAN sexuality in religion B Religious Diversity B Religious Aspects |
| Summary: | Religion continues to be a significant factor in the shaping and performance of masculinities and sexualities in different parts of the world. This article explores how religion influences masculinities and sexualities in general, utilizing some examples from the African context. While highlighting that masculinities occur in the plural, it also underscores the contestations around sexualities. The article probes how religion influences straight, gay and celibate sexualities. It also draws attention to strategic areas that could facilitate the emergence of more liberative masculinities and sexualities. |
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| ISSN: | 0010-5236 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Concilium
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