Muslims Under the Rainbow: An Exploration of the Struggles and Experiences of Muslims Who Identify as Sexual Minorities
Presentation Type
Poster
Location
University Student Center Ballrooms 1 & 2
Description
Non-heterosexual Muslims can achieve an uncompromised congruence of faith and sexuality, despite the difficulties of unifying the conflicting Islamic and LGBQ+ identities. Researchers have increasingly been examining how the compounded negative effects of intersectionality can be mediated to allow a diverse amalgamation of identities to be embraced and empowered. Attempting to reconcile Islam and queerness encompasses navigating facets of community, family, religiosity, self-identification, and representation in popular media. In exploring the congruence of intersectional identities for queer Muslims, critical thinking is pivotal in analyzing the Qur'an and navigating various, often conflicting, experiences.
Muslims Under the Rainbow: An Exploration of the Struggles and Experiences of Muslims Who Identify as Sexual Minorities
University Student Center Ballrooms 1 & 2
