How do queer youth navigate conflicting religious, cultural, and political pressures while forming identity? This is a difficult question that requires careful consideration of many factors. Queer...
Communal Support
The term "communal support" refers to the social and emotional support that individuals receive from their communities. This can take many forms, such as religious groups,...
LGBTQ+ individuals face unique challenges related to their identity and expression that can be difficult to navigate due to societal stigma and discrimination. One such challenge is internalized...
Social rejection is a common experience that can have severe consequences for one's mental health and well-being. It often leads to feelings of isolation, loneliness, low self-esteem, and...
Cultural Marginalization and Emotional Resilience:
Emotional resilience is defined as an individual's ability to cope with stressful situations in life without being negatively affected. It...
1) Ambiguity is a common experience for marginalized individuals due to their status in society being denied or invalidated.
Many queer people face this when they struggle to express their...
Community Belonging: An Important Buffer for Bisexuals Facing Stigmas
Bi+ individuals who feel connected to their communities experience less distress than those who do not. This buffer effect...
Peer Networks are an important factor to consider when it comes to the psychological effects of religiously motivated stigma. According to research, individuals who experience such discrimination...
Psychologically speaking, navigating multiple queer identities simultaneously in different social spheres can be an incredibly challenging task for individuals. Queer people may experience unique...
There are many ways to think about how lesbians practice care for each other. In this essay, I will explore one particular approach that emphasizes relational attentiveness and mutual responsibility....