In today's world, students are increasingly facing challenges that require them to have high levels of confidence and drive to succeed academically. As such, it is crucial for educators to create an...
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: Affirmative education systems: how they impact student selfesteem & academic performance
The exploration of one's spiritual beliefs is often linked to the process of self-discovery and personal growth. For many people who identify as LGBTQIA+, this journey can be particularly challenging...
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: Reimagining spiritual identity: how art can create safe spaces for lgbtqia+ individuals to explore their beliefs
Can narratives of struggle, exile, and affirmation be considered forms of contemporary sacred text and moral instruction? This is an intriguing question that has been debated among scholars for...
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: Stories of struggle, exile, and affirmation as modernday moral instructions is there something holy about them?
The term "emotional well-being" refers to an individual's overall state of mental health and psychological resilience, including their ability to cope with stressors and maintain positive feelings...
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: The impact of acceptance and affirmation on emotional wellbeing among trans individuals
Unrequited love can be an isolating and painful experience for anyone, but when it happens in gay life, it can take on additional significance. In this essay, I will examine how unreciprocated desire...
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: Overcoming isolation and pain: examining the impact of unreciprocated desire on queer relationships
In many religions, stories have been used to convey the teachings of their faith and help followers understand its tenets better. These stories often include tales that emphasize the importance of...
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: How sacred storytelling can mitigate religious exclusivity through affirmation and education
In what sense is love an act of existential affirmation in the face of societal denial?
Love is often thought of as a positive force that brings people together and creates meaningful connections...
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: A defiant act of love: existential affirmation in the face of societal denial
How can religious rituals be used to affirm queer identities and create spiritual belonging? Religious rituals have played a significant role in shaping human culture for thousands of years. These...
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: Queer identity rituals for spiritual belonging: designing inclusive ceremonies
How does queerness expand the human understanding of dignity beyond social validation?
Queerness refers to the experience of individuals who do not identify with traditional gender roles or sexual...
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: How queerness expands dignity beyond social validation: rejecting norms for personal connection
Visual media has been a powerful force in shaping societal norms and expectations around gender, sexuality, and sexual identities for decades. From movies to television shows to music videos, the...
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: Sexuality in visual media: how it shapes society and erotic identities