Homo and Witch : A study about queer witches view on identity based on their own experiences

This study explores how queer individuals who identify as witches articulate the relationship between their gender identity, sexuality, and spiritual practice. Through semi-structured interviews with eight participants, the analysis focuses on how magic, rituals, and queer communities serve as tools for identity expression, resistance to norms, and emotional healing. The study is grounded in a queer theoretical and constructivist framework, understanding gender and sexuality as fluid and socially constructed. Findings indicate that the participants’ witch identity offers an alternative space where queer experiences can be recognized, expressed, and transformed. The study contributes an internal perspective from a group rarely heard in academic research, highlighting the importance of centering marginalized voices in discussions of identity and selfhood. Keywords: queer theory, witchcraft, spirituality, sexuality, gender identity, norm critique, marginalization