How does one find the right balance between personal authenticity, societal recognition, and cultural expectation in their creative practice and expression of self? This question has been debated for...
Ethics is concerned with what people consider right and wrong behavior. The term "ethical" is often used to describe something that relates to morals, but it can also be applied to aesthetic choices...
Navigating Moral, Ethical, and Relational Dilemmas
Personal Authenticity vs Societal/Familial Expectations
As members of society who have identities that may differ from mainstream norms, LGBT...
Do existential strategies of resilience among LGBT people represent authentic freedom, or adaptation to moral oppression?
The term "existential" refers to philosophical inquiry into fundamental...
What ethical considerations emerge when non-binary authenticity is constrained by social pressures?
Non-binary gender identity has become increasingly accepted in recent years, but it is still...
The concept of radical self-acceptance is gaining increasing attention due to its ability to transform personal identity, relational dynamics, and collective ethical frameworks. This idea involves...
When working within religious institutions that have strict rules against homosexuality, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender spiritual leaders must develop their own set of coping mechanisms to...
LGBTQ+ individuals face unique ethical challenges when it comes to balancing their religious service, personal authenticity, and institutional obligations. These challenges can arise due to societal...
1. There are many different ways that LGBT individuals can navigate their identity and express themselves authentically, including through secrecy, disclosure, and authenticity across various social...
Living in secrecy can have significant impacts on an individual's mental health. When someone is forced to hide their true self from others, they may feel isolated, alone, and misunderstood. This can...