How do multi-cultural societies balance respect for cultural diversity with the protection of LGBT rights and inclusion? This is a question that has been asked time and again by individuals from all...
Gender and sexual orientation are deeply intertwined aspects of identity that have traditionally been linked to certain familial roles and expectations.
In recent years there has been a growing...
LGBTQ+ people face discrimination and violence all around the world due to their identities. International law has been created to protect these vulnerable groups from persecution but is it doing...
What does the persistence of third-gender categories across civilizations reveal about human nature?
The concept of gender is socially constructed, meaning it is influenced by culture and society...
The topic of international disparities in LGBTQ+ law can be seen to raise important questions around cultural relativism, universal human rights, and ethical obligations. On one hand, many countries...
Globalization is a process that facilitates the exchange of ideas, values, products, services, and people across borders. It has been argued to have both positive and negative implications on...
Transnational advocacy networks have played a critical role in promoting LGBTQ rights, particularly in countries where they are often under threat due to societal norms and laws that criminalize...
Queer theology is a subfield of religious studies that examines how LGBTQ+ people relate to their faith communities. It considers what it means for queer individuals to practice religion while also...
In a world where assimilation is demanded as the price for acceptance, what might justice entail? This is an inquiry that has preoccupied sociologists, anthropologists, lawyers, politicians, and...
International Legal Frameworks for Protection of LGBT Populations
Sexual orientation and gender identity are deeply personal aspects of human experience that have been historically suppressed and...