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
Adolescence is a time of significant changes, both physically and psychologically. It's a time when individuals begin to develop their own identity and explore their sexuality. This exploration can...
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: How teenagers adapt to their sexual identity: the challenges of exploration, acceptance, and selfdiscovery
Bisexual women are individuals who experience romantic, emotional, and/or physical attraction to more than one gender simultaneously. This means that their sexual orientation is characterized by...
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: Sexual fluidity and relationship challenges: bisexual women navigate a complex identity in the modern world
Researchers have investigated the ways in which members of the LGBTQ community resist discrimination through their mental processes, including cognitive and emotional strategies. In this essay, I...
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: How lgbtq individuals resist discrimination through mental strategies: cognition, emotion, and beyond
The purpose of this article is to examine how LGBTQ+ youth navigate their identity affirmation in school environments that lack inclusive curricula or policies. This issue has become increasingly...
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: Navigating identity affirmation as an lgbtq+ youth: challenges and solutions
LGBTQ+ communities have developed numerous symbolic acts and rituals that aim to affirm their sense of belonging and legitimacy. These actions can range from Pride parades to drag performances, which...
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: Celebrating love & diversity: exploring symbolic acts & rituals within lgbtq+ communities
The issue of LGBTQ+ rights has been a subject of intense debate and controversy in recent years, with many people taking strong positions for or against these rights. As more and more individuals...
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: The ethical implications of advocating for lgbtq+ rights: examining free speech, personal safety, and social context
The formation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) communities is influenced by many factors, including restrictive laws and social norms. In some countries, being openly LGBT may lead to...
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: Forming lgbt communities: overcoming challenges through online activism, support groups, and protest marches