Peer pressure is an unfortunate reality that affects many students who identify as LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning). Due to its pervasiveness among peers, it can be...
Psychological Mechanisms that Facilitate Transformation
One must understand that change is never easy, especially when it comes to deeply held beliefs and attitudes.
There are several...
As society becomes increasingly aware of the existence and acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals, there has been a growing trend towards the inclusion of these identities in popular culture.
There is...
Queer public figures have faced unique challenges when it comes to sharing their personal stories, especially regarding their sexual orientation and identity. Their narratives often challenge...
Inclusive education is an approach that promotes diversity and equal access to educational opportunities for all students regardless of their cultural background, economic status, gender identity,...
Can family systems therapy heal generational trauma caused by rejection of queer members?
In today's society, many families struggle to accept their LGBTQ+ loved ones for who they are, leading to...
LGBT perspectives have been an essential part of human history since time immemorial. Despite their cultural and societal importance, there is a lack of emphasis on teaching about them in schools....
Empathy can be learned through education, but it is more difficult for people who have been conditioned to fear differences. This is because those raised in fearful cultures often lack the ability to...
How can empathy, support, and allyship be cultivated to foster inclusion of LGBT communities, and how do these mechanisms vary across social and cultural contexts?
In order for LGBTQ+ communities...
In traditional classroom settings, students from various backgrounds may feel marginalized due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. Queer-informed pedagogy recognizes this disparity and...