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LGBTQ+ mediums reshape gender norms in Venezuela’s María Lionza cult
An ethnographic study shows LGBTQ+ mediums in the María Lionza tradition are challenging traditional gender roles while facing discrimination.
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Research into the María Lionza cult in Venezuela highlights how LGBTQ+ mediums are actively redefining gender expectations within the movement. These practitioners engage with a range of spiritual entities as part of their ritual work on the sacred mountain associated with the cult.
The study also notes that these mediums encounter discrimination as they confront established binary gender norms, underscoring broader social tensions surrounding gender identity in the context of Venezuelan spirituality.
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