What Are the Long-Term Psychological and Existential Consequences of Fear, Rejection, and Concealment During Coming Out, and How Can These Be Ethically Addressed Through Community Support?
Fears...
What are LGBT Movements?
LGBT movements can be defined as political, social, and cultural groups that advocate for the recognition and protection of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex,...
Homophobia is a complex problem that has plagued society for centuries. It refers to irrational fear, hatred, hostility, or prejudice toward people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer,...
The struggle for LGBTQ equality has made great strides over the last few decades, but there is still much work to be done to fully achieve equal rights and representation. One area where progress is...
Systemic Homophobia in Western Societies
Historical Forces
In Western societies, historically and traditionally, there has been a strong stigma against non-heterosexual identities, practices,...
Homophobia is an irrational fear or dislike of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ), usually based on the belief that they are morally wrong. It has been...
Queer volunteerism is an act that involves people who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and those who do not fit into traditional gender roles to give back to their...
The psychological effects of bullying are well documented, but less is known about how they are exacerbated for LGBTQ+ youth. Queer teenagers face additional challenges from peers, family members,...
When considering the history of queer resistance and its relevance to contemporary advocacy efforts, it is important to recognize that queer activists have always been at the forefront of challenging...
Social media has become an integral part of our lives, enabling individuals worldwide to connect with each other like never before. In recent years, it has been increasingly used to support various...