Asia’s diversity and gender diversity

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The article offers a theological reflection on human dignity in light of the diversity of Asia is apparent from the above disparate treatments of gender diversity, based on two contrasting news events: public caning of two gay men in Aceh and the Taiwan's Constitutional Court ruling that it is unconstitutional to forbid same-sex couples to marry.

Period30 May 2017

Media contributions

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Media contributions

  • TitleAsia’s diversity and gender diversity
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletThe First (newsletter of the Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church)
    Media typeWeb
    Duration/Length/Size500-600 words
    Country/TerritoryUnited States of America
    Date30/05/17
    DescriptionThe article offers a theological reflection on human dignity in light of the diversity of Asia is apparent from the above disparate treatments of gender diversity, based on two contrasting news events: public caning of two gay men in Aceh and the Taiwan's Constitutional Court ruling that it is unconstitutional to forbid same-sex couples to marry.
    Producer/AuthorCatholic Theological Ethics in the World Church
    URLhttps://catholicethics.com/forum/asias-diversity-and-gender-diversity/
    PersonsSharon Bong

Keywords

  • public caning
  • gender diversity
  • gender inclusivity
  • Aceh
  • Taiwan
  • Free Community Church