How do queer people deal with religious shame? Religious shame is an emotion that many queer people face when they don't fit within the traditional binary of male/female or heterosexual/homosexual....
LGBT individuals face many challenges when trying to reconcile their sexual orientation with their religious beliefs, especially if they belong to restrictive faith communities. These communities...
Intersectionality refers to how multiple identities can interact with one another to create unique experiences of discrimination that are more difficult to overcome than when considered...
The term 'LGBT' is an acronym used to describe lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, and other gender identities that are nonconforming to traditional binary gender...
The question of whether authenticity in queer life requires visibility or can flourish in secrecy and silence is one that has been debated for many years. On one hand, some argue that being open...
There are many ways that people have historically expressed their spiritual connection to the divine. For some, this has taken the form of traditional religious practices within organized...
The legal framework is a set of rules and regulations that govern society. It establishes what is considered illegal and what is acceptable behavior. These laws can impact how people view each...
LGBTQ urban subcultures are an essential part of modern societies, where they face both positive and negative consequences due to their visibility and lack thereof. In this essay, I will explain how...
LGBT Adolescence
The experience of growing up LGBT in a conservative household can be difficult, especially if one's religion is based on the belief that homosexuality is sinful. This article will...
The social environment that individuals live in can have a significant impact on their mental health and wellbeing. For LGBT youth, this is especially true because they face unique challenges related...