Applying Sociocultural Theory to Explain Cognitive Development of the Queer Mediums in Southeast Asia
Journal of Social sciences Naresuan University June 23, 2026 Patcharin Sirasoonthorn
This research investigates the intersection of Neo-Animism ontology, sociocultural theory, and cognitive development in the trance rituals of gender-diverse spirit mediums in Southeast Asia. The United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development has faced scrutiny for its anthropocentric focus on economic growth, which often overlooks gender diversity and the ontological interconnectedness...