LGBTQ communities face unique challenges when trying to build trust, solidarity, and take collective action online due to hostile and adverse digital environments. In this article, I will explore how...
Solidarity and saviorism are two concepts that have been used within the context of LGBT activism to describe different approaches towards advocating for the rights of marginalized groups. Solidarity...
The question of how queer political strategies navigate tensions between visibility, safety, and social justice is an important one for queer activists and allies alike. On the one hand, increased...
The word "queer" refers to non-heterosexual identities that do not conform to mainstream social expectations. Queer people often experience prejudice and discrimination due to their identity, which...
There has been an increased focus on the importance of resilience, solidarity, and community building in various social contexts. One such context is that of informal LGBT support networks that have...
LGBT individuals face unique challenges related to their identity that require them to develop psychological resilience.
Researchers have traditionally conceptualized resilience as an individual...
There are many examples of chosen families within queer communities who have redefined notions of kinship, care, and social obligation. One example is how the LGBTQIA+ community has created networks...
Grassroots movements are groups of people who come together to work towards a common goal without any centralized leadership or formal structure. They often emerge in response to social issues that...
Suffering can be defined as an emotional response to pain or distress caused by circumstances beyond one's control. It is often accompanied by feelings of powerlessness, helplessness, and...
Online LGBTQ communities have become increasingly important for providing support, connection, and community to queer individuals who may face discrimination and isolation in their daily lives. These...