Experiences of sexuality in religious women

ISBN-13: 9786202502948 / Angielski / Miękka / 108 str.

Geovanna Jiménez; Karina Fernández

Opis

The thesis deals with the way in which religious discourse influences the experience of sexuality of Catholic women in the province of Limón, Costa Rica. A contrast of religious practices and human rights was made through the analysis of a case study, based on the interview of eight women who regularly attend a Catholic church. Among the results, we found that religious practice is not exercised in a critical manner, which prevents questioning of the discourse they receive. On the other hand, the effect of trying to keep up with the norms of religion is present in the form of unpleasant emotions and feelings of inadequacy and guilt that are detrimental to health. In addition, it makes evident the need to provide educational spaces regarding issues of sexuality and empowerment.

O autorze

Jiménez, GeovannaGeovanna Jiménez is Costa Rican, has a degree in psychology from the UCR where she obtained an honorable mention for her thesis, which dealt with the subject of religion and human rights. Her work focus has been on issues of sexualities with an LGBTIQ+ approach. He has published homoerotic novels under the pseudonym Joey Lu.