Misgendering is an act of referring to someone using a word that doesn't match their gender identity or expression. It can take various forms, such as calling a trans woman "he" or "him," even if she...
Transgender individuals may have difficulties finding safe spaces to flee violence, seek asylum, and integrate into their new communities after they arrive. In addition to discrimination based on...
Discrimination is an obstacle to achieving professional success
Discrimination against individuals based on their gender identity, race, religion, age, national origin, ethnic background, physical...
Gender identity is a person's innermost conception of their own gender and how it relates to society, culture, and social expectations. It refers to an individual's perception of themselves within a...
What are the ethical issues in requiring medical proof for legal gender changes?
The process of changing one's legal gender can be both physically and psychologically demanding.
Many countries...
Why do so many LGBTQ+ youth face homelessness?
The question of why LGBTQ+ youth are disproportionately represented among the homeless population has been studied extensively, but there is still no...
The debate between different political parties about gender identity laws has been going on for decades now. It all started when the LGBTQIA+ community came out and wanted to be heard. They demanded...
In many societies around the world, individuals are judged based on their race and gender identity. Intersectionality theory explains how these identities intersect to create unique experiences of...
Gender is a social construct that encompasses notions of masculinity and femininity, which are fluid, dynamic, and interconnected. Gender identity refers to one's internal sense of self as male,...
Social Stigma and its Effects on Physical Health Outcomes
Social stigma is defined as the perception that certain individuals or groups are less worthy than others due to negative attitudes and...