Immersive narratives such as novels, movies, television shows, and video games can play an essential role in shaping the values and beliefs that adolescents hold about their world. These stories...
What contradictions emerge when tolerance policies are mandated by institutions but socially resisted? This question refers to situations where individuals or groups express opposition to policies...
Algorithms play an essential role in promoting sexualized bodies online because they are used to filter images, videos, adverts, and other forms of media that contain explicit content. This can lead...
Repeated exposure to societal invalidation, stereotyping, or prejudice can have significant psychological effects on individuals. These effects include feelings of powerlessness, low self-esteem,...
Can Exposure to Inclusive Role Models Reduce Stress Related to Identity Concealment?
In today's society, many people struggle with hiding their true identities due to fear of stigma,...
The fight against homophobia has been one of the most prominent civil rights issues in recent decades. With the advancement of LGBTQ+ activists, governments have started to recognize same-sex...
The representation of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ+) community has been a controversial issue in modern society, particularly in the context of mass media...
Queer individuals are those whose sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression differs from societal norms. In feminist movements, there has been historical exclusion of this group due to their...
Educational institutions play an important role in shaping the psychological development, identity formation, and sense of belonging of LGBTQ+ youth. Research has shown that LGBTQ+ students face...
As a society, we often take for granted that workplace hierarchies are simply a necessary part of organizational structure. But what many people don't realize is that these hierarchies can have...