Islam, Sexuality, and Gender Identity

Sharyn Graham Davies

doi:10.1093/acrefore/9780190228637.013.1255

Islam, Sexuality, and Gender Identity

Sharyn Graham Davies

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Abstract

The terms LGBT and Islam mentioned together in a sentence rarely evoke positive
connotations. Rather, LGBT and Islam are often considered inherently incompatible.
While there is little evidence on which an inherent incompatibility can be claimed,
persecution of LGBT people across the globe is routinely carried out in the name of
Islam. Yet at its heart, Islam can be a powerful force acknowledging sexual and gender diversity. Of all the world’s great religions, Islam is arguably the most sex positive of all.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Oxford Research Encyclopedias
Editors	William R Thompson
Place of Publication	United Kingdom
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Number of pages	13
ISBN (Electronic)	9780190228637
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/acrefore/9780190228637.013.1255
Publication status	Published - 23 Dec 2019
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

LGBT
LGBT politics
gender
sexuality
Islam
religion

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10.1093/acrefore/9780190228637.013.1255

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