Emotional legitimacy refers to the degree to which an individual or group's feelings, experiences, and emotions are accepted and valued within a particular social context. This concept is especially...
Bisexual individuals face difficulties in reconciling their sexual identity with religious teachings that condemn homosexuality and bisexuality. Many religions prohibit same-sex relationships and...
Historically, medical and psychiatric discourses have often pathologized queer identities and behaviors. This has had significant consequences for individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, leading to...
The social acceptance of same-sex marriage has been an ongoing debate for centuries, and it is no surprise that many religions have strict beliefs regarding marriage between members of the same...
LGBTQ+ youth who face family rejection due to their sexual orientation or gender identity may experience negative impacts on their mental health and identity development. This rejection can lead to...
Parental affirmation refers to parents providing acceptance, support, and validation of their child's sexual orientation or gender identity. Parental disapproval is the opposite - it involves parents...
What is forgiveness? Forgiving someone means to pardon them from blame or guilt after they have committed an offense or wrongdoing against you. It also involves choosing not to hold resentment...
Many people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or otherwise nonconforming to society's gender norms may experience feelings of guilt and shame due to their religious beliefs...
One of the most pressing issues facing the LGBTQ+ community today is how to navigate social expectations regarding gender and sexuality while also expressing their true selves authentically. In...
The article is about how religious guilt contributes to internalized homophobia in closeted LGBT teenagers. Religious beliefs often include teachings that condemn same-sex attractions and behavior,...