In many societies around the world, being part of a certain social group is essential for survival.
In a hunter-gatherer society, membership to a hunting party increases an individual's chance of...
When an individual comes out as LGBTQ+, they undergo a process of identity formation that can be influenced by their experiences of fear, rejection, and social marginalization. The coming out...
There has been increasing interest in understanding how LGBTQ identities interact with multicultural citizenship to affect civic participation, representation, and experiences of belonging. This...
Individuals who identify themselves as both LGBTQIA+ and religious often face unique challenges when it comes to reconciling their sexual identity with their spiritual beliefs. Many faith communities...
Nationalism has been defined as "an extreme form of patriotism" that involves the identification of people with a particular nation and its culture and values. It can also be described as the belief...
Queer political frameworks are increasingly challenging conventional notions of citizenship, nationalism, and belonging. These frameworks question the legitimacy of dominant discourses that position...
When it comes to "belonging," the concept itself is often associated with feelings of comfort, safety, and acceptance within a particular group or community.
What happens when belonging involves...
Legal recognition is an important aspect of an individual's life that affects their moral and existential sense of self. It refers to the process of acknowledging someone's identity and giving them...
There has been an increasing interest in queer literature that explores alternative notions of love, desire, and belonging outside of heteronormative norms. These texts often challenge traditional...
Displacement can have profound effects on an individual's sense of self, including their identity, belonging, and relationship to place. For queer artists, whose identities often involve navigating...