In today's world, there is an increasing trend towards being more honest about one's identity, particularly among members of the LGBTQ+ community. Radical honesty means to be open and transparent...
Psychological Development
The concealment of one's sexual orientation can have significant impacts on psychological development due to its potential to create feelings of shame, self-doubt,...
Family attitudes toward members who identify as LGBTQ+ have been shown to significantly impact their mental health and self-esteem. Research has consistently demonstrated that individuals from...
Queer individuals are those whose gender identity, sexual orientation, romantic attractions, or sexual behavior does not conform to socially expected norms. Portrayals of queer individuals in media...
How Can Authors Ethically Balance Imaginative Storytelling with Accountability to Represented Communities in Queer Literature?
Authors have an important role to play in creating stories that...
The prevalence of negative attitudes towards LGBTQ+ people has increased drastically over the past few decades. While some individuals may view these biases as harmless and even normal, research...
Speak Up for Yourself and Others
If you are an LGBTQ+ student facing discrimination or harassment in your school environment, one strategy that can help is to speak up for yourself and others who...
Internalized homophobia or transphobia refers to the negative attitudes and beliefs about one's own LGBTQ+ identity that individuals may develop due to social stigma, cultural norms, and societal...
Queer individuals in conservative, surveillance-intensive cultural contexts often face pressure to conform to societal norms and expectations, which can lead to feelings of isolation and...
How does culture influence the way LGBTQ+ people organize themselves into social groups and advocate for their rights? The ways that cultures view gender and sexuality are often deeply ingrained...