Research has shown that early friendships among LGBTQ adolescents can have a significant impact on their development of resilience, identity exploration, and emotional intelligence. These factors...
Family-centered religious teachings emphasize traditional gender roles and heterosexual relationships that may lead to internalized homophobia among LGBTQ+ youth. These beliefs can also cause...
How do sacred spaces mediate both affirmation and marginalization for LGBTQ adherents?
Sacred spaces are those places which provide a sense of safety, belonging, and support to their members....
Inclusive religious leadership is defined as the practice of welcoming and affirming all members of a congregation, regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, or gender expression. This...
The study of the development of LGBT identity has become an increasingly important field in psychological research in recent years. As social attitudes towards gender and sexuality have changed, so...
The article will explore how stereotypical or tokenistic media portrayals can impact the self-esteem, identity formation, and peer relationships of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer...
Same-sex partnerships have been subject to societal stigma for many years, leading to widespread discrimination against them. This article will explore how these partnerships can navigate this...
The history of feminist movements is inextricably linked to that of the LGBTQ movement, which has been largely influenced by women's efforts towards social justice and equality for all genders. Women...
Power and hierarchy have always been important aspects of human society, and they play a significant role in many social interactions. When it comes to religious institutions, these concepts are...
The practice of reading sacred texts has always been an important part of many religions, and it is often believed to be a way to build resilience against religiously imposed homophobia.
There are...