A person's decision to come out can have significant effects on their interpersonal connections, including their romantic and platonic partnerships. Coming out often entails disclosing details about...
The term "queer" refers to people who identify themselves outside of heterosexual and cisgender gender norms. Queer individuals may be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary, intersex,...
How do LGBT youth balance community participation with personal authenticity within religious contexts?
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBT) youth have increasingly...
The process of coming out can be difficult for many people, especially when they are not sure how others will react to their disclosure. This difficulty often results in feelings of isolation,...
As an adolescent, navigating the intersection of family life and personal identity can be difficult, but for LGBTQ individuals, this challenge is often heightened due to the societal stigma...
Relationships can be difficult for anyone to navigate, but they may present additional challenges for those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Research suggests that partners can play an...
There are several ethical considerations when it comes to whether or not an LGBT person decides to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity. On one hand, there is the potential for...
Can the public visibility of LGBT individuals be seen as a philosophical dialogue between personal authenticity and societal conformity?
The term LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual,...
The phenomenological theory of Edmund Husserl emphasizes that every individual has their own subjective perception and experience of reality, which is influenced by their personal background,...
Coming out is often understood as an individual process of self-identification, disclosure, and public acknowledgment of one's sexual orientation or gender identity.
This understanding can be...