Sexual prejudices are socially constructed attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors that discriminate against individuals based on their gender identity or sexual orientation. These biases have been deeply...
What Psychological Processes Facilitate the Transformation of Internalized Stigma into Radical Self-Acceptance?
The process of changing one's negative view of oneself due to internalized stigma is...
Queer art refers to works that explore non-heteronormative identities and experiences such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, pansexual, polyamorous, asexual, and more. These pieces...
A stereotype is a belief that all members of a group have certain traits or characteristics in common.
Many people believe that all gay men are feminine or effeminate. This stereotype perpetuates...
What is queer trauma?
Queer trauma refers to experiences that have had a negative impact on an individual's sense of identity and self-worth due to their gender, sexual orientation, or...
What is media representation?
Media representation refers to the way individuals and groups are portrayed in various forms of media such as film, television, music, literature, advertising, and...
Non-binary ontology is an approach to understanding reality that challenges traditional binary categories such as male and female. Instead of viewing existence as static and fixed, it argues that...
Queer love is a form of resistance against alienation and dehumanization because it defies societal norms and expectations regarding romantic and sexual relationships. Queer people often experience...
The idea of being "normal" is appealing because it provides a sense of belonging and acceptance within a society or culture. It creates a feeling of security and safety, and can be seen as a marker...