Systemic discrimination refers to the practice of denying rights, opportunities, privileges, or services to people based on their race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age,...
Microaggressions are subtle comments or actions that perpetuate discrimination against marginalized groups. They can be verbal, nonverbal, or environmental, and they often occur unconsciously....
Verbal abuse is an umbrella term for any kind of language used to demean, insult, or hurt someone else. It can take many different forms, from name-calling and put-downs to threats and insults based...
Workplaces have always been spaces where individuals come together to collaborate and contribute towards the achievement of common goals.
The notion that an individual's personal life is separate...
LGBT stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender individuals. Authentic political representation refers to the representation of these groups at all levels of government, including local,...
Is inclusivity authentic if it fails to challenge underlying systems of oppression and inequity?
Inclusivity is often touted as a necessary component for creating more equitable societies.
Can...
The practice of forcing people to change their sexual orientation or gender identity through various methods such as psychotherapy, counseling, and religious intervention has been widely condemned as...
The systematic oppression of queer people has been a longstanding issue that dates back to ancient civilizations when homosexuality was considered immoral. This oppression continues to exist even...
Queer service members are individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, intersex, asexual, pansexual, polyamorous, demisexual, or any other identity that falls outside...
What is Queer Political Activism?
Queer political activism involves advocating for the recognition, acceptance, and equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and asexual...