Can you really restore your original self if you've lived for decades as someone else? This is a difficult question that many people struggle with when they come out as gay, lesbian, bisexual,...
Sacred rituals, symbols, and religious traditions play an important role in the lives of many people around the world, providing guidance, structure, and meaning to their daily existence. For LGBT...
The history of marginalized groups is often told through a lens of silencing, invisibilization, and subjugation. Marginalized communities have had to find innovative means of expressing their...
When it comes to negotiating one's belonging in communities that are partially inclusive or ambivalent towards queer individuals, several ethical dilemmas can arise. One such dilemma is how to...
The phenomenon of delayed acceptance of one's own same-sex orientation among people who identify as both religious and gay/lesbian/bisexual has been extensively researched in psychology, sociology,...
Intergenerational religious dialogue refers to discussions between individuals from different generations about their beliefs and values related to religion. In today's society, many families have...
Transgender people have been part of society for centuries, yet their experiences remain largely misunderstood and unexplored. While much research has been conducted on gender identity, there are...
In this essay, I will examine the concept of emotional intimacy and its potential to foster authenticity in the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning individuals. In...
There has been an increasing awareness of the challenges faced by members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in navigating conflicting cultural, familial, and societal...
Narratives are stories told through language that convey experiences, ideas, and emotions. They can be used to explore the lives of marginalized groups, such as queer people, who often face...