Abstract
There has been a strong focus in the social sciences on how human beings interact with, and make sense of, their social environment. Social psychology attempts to integrate at least two levels of analysis: the societal and intrapsychic. Theories originating from social psychology can provide the tools for understanding how the social world, and the changes inherent to it, can impact a person’s sense of identity and their psychological well-being, as well as their relationships with other people. Drawing upon the body of social psychological evidence that now exists, this entry focuses on the identities, experiences, and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer (LGBTQ) Muslims. This is no easy task, given that each of the “categories” within the broader LGBTQ umbrella are very diverse. Muslims too are an extremely diverse community. This entry provides brief insights into the theological, legal, and social representations of sexual and gender diversity (SGD) in Islamic societies; an overview of some empirical research into the identities, experiences, and well-being of LGBTQ Muslims; and, finally, some recommendations for further research and for policies and practices to enhance the group’s well-being.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | The Sage Encyclopedia of LGBTQ+ STUDIES |
Editors | Abbie Goldberg |
Publisher | Sage |
Number of pages | 4 |
Edition | 2nd |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Feb 2024 |