Sexual identity disclosure refers to the act of making known one's gender identity, sexual orientation, or both to others. It can be an important factor in military units where members must work...
How does cultural competence shape interpersonal trust and unit cohesion? Cultural competence is defined as the ability to understand, respect, and value differences between individuals from...
We will explore how the concealment of sexual orientation impacts interpersonal communication and conflict resolution within military units. We will examine how secrecy around sexual identity can...
Leadership is an important factor that can influence how employees perceive the workplace environment in terms of fairness and inclusivity. Inclusive leadership means creating an organizational...
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community has made significant progress towards achieving social equality and acceptance in recent years.
Despite this progress, they still face...
LGBT history is full of stigmas that can still have an impact today. Stigma refers to negative stereotypes associated with something, such as homosexuality or gender nonconformity. Historical stigmas...
Which organizational factors exacerbate or reduce psychological strain for LGBT service members?
This article will examine some factors that may exacerbate or alleviate psychological stress among...
Soldiers are trained to adapt and overcome challenges that arise during combat. One such challenge is understanding and integrating different cultures into their decision making process when working...
Cultural and Institutional Acceptance of LGBTQ Identities
In many cultures, LGBTQ identities have been stigmatized and discriminated against for centuries. This has led to a lack of acceptance and...
Societies have evolved to become more inclusive, tolerant, and accepting of different ways of life. This has been reflected in many aspects of society, including military culture. Modern militaries...