Transgender people experience gender dysphoria when they feel that their body does not match their true identity. They undergo various forms of transition to achieve physical transformation that...
The experience of growing up as a member of a sexual or gender minority can be very challenging for many adolescents. They may face discrimination and stigma based on their identity that can have...
Structural Discrimination in Healthcare for Transgender Individuals
Healthcare is essential to all human beings, regardless of gender identity.
Transgender individuals face numerous barriers...
The concept of identity integration is crucial to an individual's well-being and mental health. It refers to the process of integrating different aspects of one's self-concept into a cohesive whole....
Faith is an integral part of many people's lives, providing a sense of belonging and purpose that helps shape their identities and self-esteem. Exposure to inclusive faith teachings can have a...
LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender people. Resilience is defined as the ability to overcome adversity or trauma. Self-efficacy refers to one's confidence in their own abilities to...
How Alternative Forms of Liturgy and Worship Challenge Conventional Hierarchies Within Faith Communities
In many faith communities, there are traditional ways of worshipping that have been passed...
Homophobia and transphobia are negative attitudes toward people who identify as LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and others), which can lead to stigma, discrimination, and violence...
Families are fundamental social units that provide emotional, economic, physical, and moral support to their members. They play an essential role in shaping individual identity, belief systems, and...
1. Visibility is the state of being seen, known, or obvious to others. Successful navigation of this factor involves creating an identity that aligns with personal beliefs and values, establishing...