Religious Discourse on Gender Identity
Freedom of Expression or Hate Speech? A European Perspective
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 16901807 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Montserrat Gas-Aixendri (0000-0003-0297-8048, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 267 |
| Publication date | 2025-02-21 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Religions (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/rel16030267 |
| OpenAlex | W4407807021 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 19 |
This paper explores the complexities arising from the intersection of religious freedom and the principles of gender equality and non-discrimination, a pressing issue within the modern European landscape. It investigates these challenges by examining legal responses to religious speech linked to gender identity, particularly in cases categorized as hate speech under criminal law. Through an analysis of jurisprudence and relevant legal and institutional frameworks, the study highlights the risks of relying on criminal law to address such disputes, including potential misuse and overreach. It critically assesses the appropriateness and impact of criminal sanctions, noting their potential to deepen societal divisions and intensify polarization. Moving beyond punitive measures, the article advocates for alternative approaches to resolving these conflicts, emphasizing dialogue, mutual understanding, and respect as means to reduce tensions and build more inclusive communities. By integrating legal analysis with broader societal perspectives, this study makes a meaningful contribution to ongoing debates. It examines how fundamental rights can be effectively reconciled within pluralistic and democratic societies
Aesthetics · Art · Freedom of expression · Human rights · Indirect speech · Linguistics · Political science · Politics · Religious freedom · Sociology · Computer Science · Gender Studies · Law · Philosophy · Populism, Right-Wing Movements · Religion and Society Interactions · Religious Freedom and Discrimination
The Harm in Hate Speech
El discurso de odio por razón de género en los pronunciamientos públicos de jerarcas religiosos
Es el discurso religioso odioso por razones de género, orientación e identidad sexual un discurso de odio
Religion and European Society
Rising Tide
Hate Speech and the European Court of Human Rights
Men’s Rights Activism and Anti-Feminist Resistance in Turkey and Norway
Freedom of Speech
The Global Battle over Religious Expression
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |