Challenging Western Norms

In this week’s reading, Kohfeld delved into the religious practices and traditions of Santería, an Afro-Cuban tradition that accepts and celebrates its queer members. The author provides details explaining the essential roles that women and queer practitioners share and suggests how these religious traditions might resonate with the queer community.
In Western culture, gender and sexual identity minorities are still often marginalized. After reading this manuscript, what are some of the challenges and taboo traditions perpetuated in Western culture? How might music and dance play a role in the empowerment of women and the queer community?

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