Abstract
Colonial and patriarchal interpretations of Christianity spread through time have culminated in cultural norms of a particular relational structure, namely, monogamy. These norms have been reinforced through repetition of colonized gender roles and stereotypes. When alternative relationship structures have been historically allowed to coexist with Christianity, as in 19th century Latter Day Saints plural marriage, the factors of sexual and racial oppression are revealed further. For example, men have many subservient wives while women are devoted to one man. This study examines the historical context that led to monogamist and hetero-normative culture while providing clues about how to begin the processes of queering and decolonizing our relationships through an open-minded and gender-expansive lens.
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Samantha RoykaStudent, Professional Media, University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma, United States
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2023 Special Focus—Religion in the Public Sphere: From the Ancient Years to the Post-Modern Era
KEYWORDS
Fundamentalism, Conservatism, Polyamory, Relationships, Decolonize, Queer, Christianity
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