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  2. Gender and religion - Wikipedia

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    God said, in the book of Deuteronomy, “A woman shall not wear a man's garment, nor shall a man put on a woman's cloak, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord your God." [18] The book intends to set a specific idea of what a man and women should, and should not wear based on their gender, or they will disappoint the Lord ...

  3. Women and religion - Wikipedia

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    However, it is argued that Buddhist traditions still have underlying issues pertaining to gender roles. While Buddhist ideologies may be considered a revolutionary step forward in the status of women , many still consider the tradition to be subject to the social and political context of undermining gender issues during its upbringing, and even ...

  4. Two-spirit - Wikipedia

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    For these communities, two-spirit differs from the mainstream Western use of sexual and gender identity labels because it is a sacred, spiritual and ceremonial role that is recognized and confirmed only by tribal elders of that two-spirit person's Indigenous ceremonial community. [2]

  5. Gender roles among the Indigenous peoples of North America

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    The third gender role of nádleehi (meaning "one who is transformed" or "one who changes"), beyond contemporary Anglo-American definition limits of gender, is part of the Navajo Nation society, a "two-spirit" cultural role. The renowned 19th-century Navajo artist Hosteen Klah (1849–1896) is an example. [32] [33] [34]

  6. Gender minorities and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter ...

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    In the past the church taught that homosexuality was caused by gender non-conformity or confusion about gender roles, and the vast majority of allusions to gender minorities were made from the perspective of discussing the etiology and mutability of minority sexual orientations rather than non-cisgender gender identities and expression per se ...

  7. Color symbolism - Wikipedia

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    White is a primary color across all models of color space. It most often symbolizes perfection, faith, innocence, softness, and cleanliness. [21] Brides often wear white dresses to symbolize purity. [22] However, in some Asian and Slavic cultures, as well as Ancient Egypt, white represents death and/or mourning.

  8. Christian egalitarianism - Wikipedia

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    Christian egalitarianism refers to a biblically-based belief that gender, in and of itself, neither privileges nor curtails a believer's gifting or calling to any ministry in the church or home. It does not imply that women and men are identical or undifferentiated, but argues that God designed men and women to complement and benefit one another.

  9. Christian feminism - Wikipedia

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    Christian feminism is a school of Christian theology which uses the viewpoint of a Christian to promote and understand morally, socially, and spiritually the equality of men and women. [1] Christian theologians argue that contributions by women and acknowledging women's value are necessary for a complete understanding of Christianity .