The feeling of rejection is one that no one enjoys, but for those who identify as LGBTQ+, it can be even more devastating when they experience rejection from both heterosexual and homosexual...
Parental Involvement
The way parents raise their children can significantly impact how they develop their sexual and gender identities. Parenting styles vary widely, but generally speaking, there...
How do religious norms influence the acceptance of sexual orientation, and what are the psychological consequences of moral dissonance?
Moral dissonance is the cognitive discomfort experienced...
Religious Identity and Sexual Orientation
The intersection of one's religious identity and sexual orientation can have significant impacts on their coping strategies as an LGBTQ+ youth. When these...
1. The Struggle for LGBTQ+ Recognition is a Long and Complex One
The fight to achieve equality and acceptance for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and more has...
There has been growing awareness about the existence of LGBTQ+ individuals in society, especially with regards to their struggles against discrimination and prejudice. One group that is often...
Introduction to Spiritual Rejection
Spiritual rejection is an experience that many LGBT individuals face when they are rejected from religious communities due to their sexual orientation or gender...
Factors that Determine a Religious Community's Willingness to Reinterpret Doctrines for Inclusivity
The following are some factors that influence a religious group's decision to revise their...
What unique challenges do LGBT migrants face in establishing identity, community, and belonging in host societies?
LGBT migrants are individuals who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual,...
Social, religious, and cultural norms have been found to play a significant role in perpetuating discrimination against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBT) individuals. These norms...