Controlling behavior is defined as excessive control or influence over someone else's thoughts, feelings, and actions. This can manifest itself in various ways, including emotional, physical, and...
Queer temporality refers to the idea that time is not linear but rather circular or spiral, with events occurring simultaneously and recurring throughout one's life. This non-linear approach to time...
Emotional abuse is often invisible and difficult to recognize in any relationship, but it can be especially hard for victims in LGBTQ relationships due to social stigma and lack of resources and...
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many unique challenges for people around the world, but few groups have been more impacted than the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ)...
Emotional abuse is one form of domestic violence that involves controlling, manipulative, and coercive behaviors used by a partner to control their victim. It can take many forms but often includes...
Emotional Abuse Patterns in LGBTQ Relationships
The term emotional abuse is commonly used to describe behavior that causes harm through verbal attacks and coercion. Such abuse can include...
Financial inclusion has been hailed as an important tool for reducing poverty and promoting economic growth.
There is a growing recognition that it may not necessarily translate into social...
Can Intersectional Praxis Translate Theory Into Daily Practices Of Care, Resistance, And Relational Responsibility?
Intersectionality is an important concept that has gained popularity in recent...
In order to understand what happens when intimacy becomes coercive over time, it is important to define both concepts separately. Intimacy is a close relationship characterized by trust, sharing, and...
Relational Risks When Men Pursue Sex
The pursuit of sex for validation is one that has been around for centuries. In most cultures, including those in Africa, there are stories passed down from...