Historically, women leaders have played an important role in advancing queer movements by navigating the intersections of gender, sexuality, and activism. Women were often excluded from political and...
Queer culture is an umbrella term used to describe various cultural movements that emerged in response to mainstream society's marginalization of LGBTQ+ individuals. It encompasses art forms such as...
What is Restorative Justice?
Restorative Justice is an approach to criminal justice that emphasizes repairing harm done to both individuals and communities rather than punishing offenders through...
How does the prohibition of queer public gatherings affect the negotiation of selfhood, social trust, and community solidarity within marginalized populations?
One of the ways that marginalized...
Trauma-Informed Practices to Mitigate Psychological Effects of Public Coming Out
Traumatic experiences can have lasting consequences for individuals who come out publicly about their sexual...
The concept of identity is deeply rooted in the human experience, and it involves a person's sense of self-awareness, individuality, and uniqueness. Queer identities, which refer to individuals who...
Adaptive Strategies in Informal LGBT Networks
Informal LGBT networks have been essential to many individuals' survival in societies where they experience political, social, or cultural repression....
Asian LGBTQ+ movements have been working towards achieving social justice for decades now, but there are still many challenges they face when it comes to balancing cultural specificity with global...
Internalized transphobia refers to the negative attitudes and beliefs that individuals have towards their own gender identity or expression. This can lead to feelings of shame, guilt, and low...
Queer film festivals have been around since the early 1980s and have played an important role in shaping LGBTQ+ culture, activism, representation, and visibility. They provide spaces where stories...