In order to understand the role that internalized religious trauma plays in the development of embodied spirituality, it is necessary to consider how religious beliefs shape an individual's...
Sexual and gender identity are essential aspects of human development that begin to emerge in early childhood and continue through adolescence and into adulthood. During this period of life,...
What structural, organizational, and cultural factors perpetuate workplace discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals, and how do these intersect with race, class, and disability?
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In what ways does participation in affirming religious networks foster coping, resilience, and social support?
Religion is often seen as a source of comfort, security, and strength for many people...
LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. These are people who identify themselves with one or more of these categories. They have been subject to discrimination, harassment, abuse,...
The concept of radical self-expression is deeply rooted in the ideology of individual freedom and empowerment. It encourages individuals to explore their identities, interests, desires, and beliefs...
Resurrection is a metaphor that has been used to describe the process of change or transformation in many different contexts. In Christianity, it refers to Jesus' rising from the dead after his...
Suffering can be defined as an unpleasant state that is often accompanied by pain, distress, hardship, misfortune, affliction, adversity, or trauma. Marginalized individuals are those who are...
There has been an increasing awareness of the importance of historical consciousness in shaping the identities of people belonging to marginalized groups, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and...
LGBT people are individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning. These groups have faced discrimination throughout history due to their nonconformity to...