How does participation in affirming social or activist networks influence identity validation, emotional well-being, and relational satisfaction?
Participation in affirming social or activist...
Cultural expectations can have a profound impact on how people express their emotions, particularly for members of marginalized communities like lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBT)...
How do queer Muslims experience identity negotiation within diasporic communities that may impose conflicting cultural and religious expectations?
I will discuss how queer Muslims navigate their...
Restorative justice is an approach to criminal justice that focuses on rehabilitating offenders through their direct involvement with victims and community members rather than punishment. It involves...
There has been an increase in research on the positive role that religion can play in supporting mental health and resilience among individuals from marginalized groups such as those who identify as...
Empathy is a powerful tool that can help to build bridges across moral differences and promote greater understanding and connection among people from different backgrounds. It involves the ability to...
Creative expression is an artistic medium that allows individuals to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a unique way. This includes writing, painting, sculpture, music, dance,...
Cultural norms are the set of beliefs, values, traditions, and customs that are commonly accepted by a particular group of people. These norms can vary widely from one community to another and have a...
Chosen families are essential to many queer individuals who may not have access to traditional familial bonds or who may feel alienated from their birth families due to their queerness. They provide...
Queerness is a fluid concept that challenges normative understandings of gender and sexuality. It involves the rejection of dominant power structures and the creation of new ways of being in the...