Most people assume that being open about one's sexual orientation while serving in the military is impossible. But this is not entirely true. Some soldiers are willing to risk their careers and lives...
Fraternization is defined as "any contact between officers and enlisted personnel or among enlisted personnel that is personal or social in nature." Fraternization involves more than just...
Sexuality is an important part of life for many people. It includes one's preferences and practices regarding physical contact and intimacy. This can be complicated when serving in the military,...
How does unit cohesion affect the disclosure decisions of LGBT personnel regarding romantic relationships?
Unit cohesion is an important factor that can influence whether a member of the lesbian,...
The LGBT community has faced many challenges when it comes to expressing their identity freely without fear of discrimination and judgment from society. One such challenge is the conflict between...
Orientation refers to an individual's gender identity and sexual attraction towards persons of different genders. Heterosexual individuals are attracted to members of the opposite sex, while...
LGBT soldiers face unique challenges when it comes to disclosing their sexual orientation or gender identity within the military, including potential negative reactions from colleagues and superiors...
Secrecy is a common strategy for protecting one's identity from disclosure to others who may judge them negatively based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. In this context, it can be...
Sexual orientation disclosure is a process through which individuals make their romantic and/or sexual identity known to others. It may involve sharing personal details about one's attraction to...
Sexual Orientation in Military Service
The military is often considered a conservative environment where openness about one's sexual orientation can be seen as an act of disrespect to fellow...