Articles Tagged With #dignitymatters
UNDERSTANDING THE CONCEPT OF HUMAN DIGNITY AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR LGBTQ RIGHTS ADVOCACY
Dignity is a concept that has been studied extensively in philosophy and refers to the inherent value or worth of an individual. It suggests that each person deserves respect and should be treated...
UNCOVERING THE ESSENTIAL VALUE OF PROMOTING GAYFRIENDLY SPACES FOR ENHANCING QUALITY MEDICAL CARE.
Dignity and Social Justice
Gay-friendly healthcare spaces are essential for maintaining an environment where LGBTQ+ individuals can receive the medical care they need without fear or...
NAMING INJUSTICE: HOW IDENTITY LABELS CAN BRING POWER BACK TO MARGINALIZED GROUPS
The act of giving something a name has always been a powerful tool for human beings. Throughout history, people have used names to identify themselves, their communities, and even their enemies. In...
HEALING FOR LGBT INDIVIDUALS FINDING DIGNITY, BELONGING, AND SELFWORTH AFTER OPPRESSION, VIOLENCE, AND EXCLUSION.
Dignity, Belonging, and Self-Worth for LGBT Individuals
LGBT individuals have been marginalized and discriminated against for centuries. They have faced oppression, violence, and exclusion from...
A QUEER APPROACH TO SOCIAL RECOGNITION: REDEFINING DIGNITY AND BELONGING
The notion of social recognition is important for creating inclusive and diverse communities that value differences and celebrate diversity. Queer approaches to social recognition challenge...
SEXUALITY AND ETHICS: HOW PHILOSOPHY INFORMS LAWS FOR LGBTQ+ RIGHTS
The ethical framework for evaluating laws and policies affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) individuals is based on several philosophical theories. One such...
THE DARK REALITY OF BATHROOM DISCRIMINATION: A LOOK INTO HOW RESTRICTIVE LAWS HARM TRANSGENDER INDIVIDUALS
The bathroom is a place where people go to relieve themselves, but for many transgender individuals it can be a site of great anxiety and even danger due to antiquated, discriminatory laws that force...