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Sexuality, Christian Normativity, and Purity Culture
Title of Event: Sexuality, Christian Normativity, and Purity Culture
Description of Event:
From walking through a store during the month of December to listening in on many of the political speeches and debates about what's best for our country and citizens, examples of the dominance and normativity of Christianity in the United States abound. In this course, participants will consider how beliefs, rules, and moral messaging from Christianity have become woven into the fabric of U.S. culture, in particular impacting beliefs and values around sexuality. This perspective explores how Christian normativity functions as a system, separate from the religious beliefs and practices of individuals. The course will take an especially close look at intersections between Christian normativity and cis/heteronormativity, examining messaging around how gender should be expressed, who we should partner with, and how we should behave sexually. Importantly, participants will consider how clinicians might unpack these ideas with Christian clients in ways that are empowering and do not disrespect or devalue their religious beliefs.
Date of Event: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Time of Event: 5:30 - 8:30 PM EST
Location: Online Synchronous
Presenter/Speaker: Jeremiah Gibson, LMFT, CST
Contact Name: Stephanie Wallace
Contact Email: info@ssshealthcenter.com
AASECT Approved CEs: 3