The question of whether the act of public visibility can function as both empowerment and ethical obligation within queer life is an important one that has been discussed extensively in academic and...
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: Can public visibility empower the queer community while also being an ethical obligation?
Global Advocacy Networks for LGBT Individuals
Global advocacy networks are important organizations that aim to bring about positive changes in society through activism and campaigning. These...
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: Lgbt advocacy networks: building a more equitable future | promoting sexuality, gender, and relationship awareness
Today's society has come a long way from its traditional views regarding gender roles and sexual orientation. While it is no longer uncommon to see people of all genders expressing themselves freely...
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: Overcoming the taboo of expressing emotion as a gay man in modern society
What ethical challenges arise when LGBT individuals publicly disclose their identities in environments with high social hostility?
LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender...
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: Challenges faced by lgbt individuals when publicly discussing their identities.
The Psychological and Emotional Consequences of Systemic Homophobia
Systemic homophobia is a social phenomenon that affects the mental health and wellbeing of queer individuals, causing them to...
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: How sexual prejudice impacts mental health and what queer folks can do about it
LGBTQ Adolescent Coping Strategies
Developing Coping Strategies
In culturally conservative environments, LGBTQ adolescents often face unique challenges that can make it difficult to cope with...
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: Lgbtq adolescent coping strategies: developing and utilizing resources
The question of whether joy in queer communities can be used as a philosophical tool to affirm one's own existence has been a topic of debate among scholars and activists alike. On one hand, there is...
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: How can ones own existence be affirmed by embracing their identity and celebrating it through community?
Throughout history, people have experienced emotional and physical attraction to members of their own gender.
They often feel ashamed for those feelings and keep them hidden due to social norms,...
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: Queerness, shame, & mental health: the psychological consequences of hiding love
Social media has become an integral part of daily life for many people around the world, including members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) community. With platforms like Facebook,...
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: How does social media shape lgbt youths perceptions of identity and support?
The term "affirmation" refers to recognizing and embracing one's own identity despite societal norms that may oppose it. This can be particularly challenging for LGBTQ+ individuals who experience...
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: The power of peer, family and community affirmation in supporting positive identity formation for lgbtq+ individuals