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Beyond the Binary: Two Bissu Defend their Roots in Sulawesi – New Naratif
Beyond the Binary: Two Bissu Defend their Roots in Sulawesi – New Naratif
The concept of queer and non-binary identities has long been a part of Indonesian culture, including the Bugis culture in Sulawesi, where the Bissu, who embody all genders, play a significant role in society, despite facing discrimination from various conservative groups. Yuyun and Eka are very few Bissu who are still fighting for this tradition.
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Beyond the Binary: Two Bissu Defend their Roots in Sulawesi – New Naratif
Mother Goddess Worship: A Safe Space for Vietnamese Queer Spirits – New Naratif
Mother Goddess Worship: A Safe Space for Vietnamese Queer Spirits – New Naratif
Đạo Mẫu, the worship of mother goddesses, has helped destabilise gender norms and stigma towards the queer community in Vietnam. The tradition is often regarded as a safe space for Vietnamese queer people people to express their authentic self, as the belief transcends social stigma against queer people.
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Mother Goddess Worship: A Safe Space for Vietnamese Queer Spirits – New Naratif