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When religious identity intersects with gender expression

My hijab feels like part of my identity but so does my short hair and masculine clothes and I can't figure out how to honor both parts of myself without disappointing everyone.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A person seeks to integrate seemingly conflicting aspects of their cultural and gender identity while managing community expectations.

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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Gender non-conformity across cultures?”

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