Navigating Dual Lives
Navigating a dual life can be a difficult task for anyone, but it is especially challenging for those who identify as queer. Queer individuals often face discrimination,...
LGBT Belief is an umbrella term that refers to people who identify themselves as being lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. Religion...
Prejudices are deeply rooted beliefs that individuals have about members of different groups based on their race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, physical appearance,...
Researchers have studied why some individuals resist accepting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals in their families, neighborhoods, communities, workplaces, and countries....
1. To explore this question, we must define some key terms. Moral beliefs are defined as principles that guide human behavior toward what is right or wrong. Queer experiences refer to...
The term "sexual orientation" refers to an individual's physical, romantic, and/or emotional attraction toward people of a specific gender identity, regardless of biological sex. This definition is...
Psychological Mechanisms
There are several psychological mechanisms that can lead to the transformation of prejudice into empathy. One important mechanism is cognitive dissonance reduction. When...
The psychological origins of self-rejection are complex and multifaceted. From an early age, individuals may develop negative attitudes towards their sexual orientation due to societal stigma, family...
Sexual identity is an important aspect of human life that influences how individuals perceive themselves and interact with others. It involves self-identification as heterosexual, homosexual,...
Public conformity refers to the act of adhering to societal norms and expectations, while private authenticity involves expressing one's true self without fear of judgment or repression. In terms of...