Internalized homophobia is a concept that refers to the internalization of societal stigma, discrimination, prejudice, and hatred towards gay individuals. It manifests itself through...
LGBT individuals are often faced with tensions between their own personal ethics, family expectations, and religious beliefs. They may feel pressure to conform to societal norms that dictate what is...
What psychological, social, and cognitive factors influence the coming-out process in adolescents, and how do familial, peer, and digital networks interact to shape these experiences?
The coming...
Queer people are individuals who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or another non-heterosexual identity. They may also be called LGBTQ+, which stands for lesbian, gay,...
The following strategies may help people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, or asexual cope with the challenges they face due to their gender...
Queer Freedom: Generating Critique And Reconstruction Of Norms While Fostering Autonomy
The concept of queerness has been around for decades, but it was only recently that it became an important...
Transparency about identity is a critical element for marginalized communities to function in society. It allows them to be seen, heard, and valued for who they are without fear of repercussions from...
Queer self-love is the acceptance of one's own sexual identity and orientation without shame or guilt. It involves recognizing and embracing oneself fully, including all aspects of one's physical,...
Love is a powerful force that has been present in human civilization since ancient times. It can take many different forms such as romantic love between partners, familial love between parents and...
The principle of tolerance is an essential component of many religious belief systems. It involves accepting others who have different values, opinions, and practices from oneself while maintaining...