The word "queer" is used to describe people who identify themselves outside of traditional gender roles and sexual identities. Governments around the world are increasingly recognizing the rights of...
The debate around whether economic visibility of LGBT individuals translates into real structural empowerment has been a hot topic for decades now. On one hand, some argue that increased access to...
Sexual orientation is a spectrum that includes heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, pansexuality, and asexuality. Gender identity can be male, female, nonbinary, agender, and many others....
In intersectional analysis, the concept of privilege and power is central. It recognizes that individuals may face different forms of oppression based on their intersecting identities, such as race,...
The word "lesbian" was coined in 1892 by a German author named Karoly Maria Kertbeny. At that time, lesbians were considered to be women who engaged in sexual activities outside of marriage, which...
In today's society, there is much debate about whether or not LGBT people are truly represented in politics. Some argue that true representation is essential for legislative changes, while others...
How do public discourses of risk and protection obscure underlying biases against LGBT parents?
A common argument raised against same-sex couples raising children is that they are not fit to be...
Social networks and grassroots movements have played a significant role in advancing the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals around the world.
Their impact varies...
How do gender and sexuality educational programs influence students' long-term attitudes, empathy, and behaviors toward LGBTQ communities?
Researchers have found that gender and sexuality...
LGBTQ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex. Historical medical and psychiatric frameworks have shaped societal beliefs about gender and sexuality since ancient...