The practice of forcing individuals to change their gender identity or sexual orientation through coercive means has been condemned for its detrimental effects on mental health, self-esteem, and...
Forced conversion therapy is a controversial practice that has been used to attempt to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or...
The trauma of forced conversion therapies is not just a result of the physical, mental, and emotional abuse inflicted on those who undergo them; it also exposes deeper societal mechanisms of control...
Coercive conversion therapy is an umbrella term for any type of psychological or spiritual intervention that attempts to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity from gay,...
What are the enduring psychological, social, and cultural impacts of forced conversion therapies on LGBTQ survivors and their communities?
LGBTQ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,...
There has been increased attention to the harmful effects of forced conversion therapy on LGBTQ individuals and their communities. Forced conversion therapy is a practice that attempts to change an...
Impacts of Forced Conversion Therapy on LGBTQ Individuals and Families
LGBTQ individuals may experience a range of challenges due to societal pressures and stigmas surrounding their identity....
The way that history has treated homosexuality is often viewed through the lens of medical and psychiatric discourse. This has been used to justify and perpetuate negative attitudes towards lesbian,...
Historically, the idea that being gay was an illness led to discrimination and oppression. It was believed that people who engaged in same-sex activity were suffering from a mental disorder. This...
Forced conversion therapies are a controversial practice that attempts to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity through various means such as counseling, religious teachings,...