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Book Synopsis: Queer Religiosities is the first comprehensive, comparative, and globally focused introduction to queer and transgender studies in religion. Addressing sophisticated topics in clear and accessible language, award-winning teacher and scholar Melissa M. Wilcox brings her engaging lecture style into conversation with the work of scholars around the globe to welcome students into these rapidly growing fields.
Following an introduction to key concepts in religious studies, queer studies, and transgender studies and an overview of the history of transgender and queer studies in religion, thematic chapters address the topics of stories, conversations, practices, identities, communities, and politics and power. This inherently comparative organization helps readers to understand the details and complexities of religions, genders, and sexualities as they are lived out around the world.
Additional resources include study questions, discussion questions, suggestions for further reading, a glossary, an annotated filmography, and a selected bibliography to encourage further study.
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Looking to explore the fascinating intersection of religion and LGBTQ+ identities? Look no further than Queer Religiosities: An Introduction to Queer and Transgender Studies in Religion! This groundbreaking book is the first of its kind, offering a comprehensive and globally focused look at the rapidly growing fields of queer and transgender studies in religion. With a clear and accessible writing style, Melissa M. Wilcox, an acclaimed teacher and scholar, brings together the work of scholars from all over the world to provide a thorough introduction to this exciting subject.
Whether you're a student studying religious studies, queer studies, or transgender studies, or simply someone interested in expanding your knowledge, Queer Religiosities is the perfect resource. It covers key concepts in these fields, delves into the history of transgender and queer studies in religion, and explores a wide range of topics such as stories, practices, identities, communities, and politics. By adopting a comparative approach, this book helps readers truly grasp the complexities and diversity of religions, genders, and sexualities across different cultures.
But that's not all, Queer Religiosities offers additional resources to enhance your learning experience. With study questions, discussion questions, suggestions for further reading, a glossary, an annotated filmography, and a selected bibliography, you'll have everything you need to dive deep into this captivating subject.
Don't miss out on this invaluable resource! Get your copy of Queer Religiosities today and embark on an eye-opening journey into the world of religion, queer identities, and transgender experiences.
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