Queerness is a complicated concept that encompasses many different identities and experiences. It includes those who identify as LGBTQ+, gender non-conforming, questioning their sexuality or gender...
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: Queer identities and experiences in postsoviet spaces: a look at suppression and activism
The impact of society's mechanisms on LGBTQ+ tolerance is multifaceted and deeply rooted in the systemic oppression that has been perpetuated against them for centuries. Educational institutions play...
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: Sexuality in education and media how societys mechanisms shape attitudes towards lgbtq+ tolerance
The world is changing rapidly, and it's becoming more open to LGBT rights and representation.
There are still many places where people face discrimination, violence, and other forms of persecution...
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: Personal relationships in the age of acceptance: how they can help us better understand and support lgbt individuals
The word 'stigma' refers to an unfair and negative judgment that society places on individuals based on their identity or behavior. This can happen for many reasons but is especially common when it...
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: The power of silence and shame: how stigma affects sexuality and intimacy
Criminal law is a set of rules that govern societal behavior, including interactions between individuals and groups, such as family members, friends, coworkers, or strangers. These laws are designed...
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: Criminal law protects sexual minorities: how laws promote justice and safety
Hate crimes are criminal offenses that target a person because of their race, religion, disability, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, or sexual orientation. These types of crimes can...
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: How hate crime stigma affects sexual orientation and relationship status
There has been an increase in awareness regarding the issue of hate crimes against marginalized communities. Transgender individuals are one such community that is particularly vulnerable to...
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: Transgender people face significant risks from hate crimes how laws can help
The idea that gender is binary - male or female - has been challenged for decades.
People who identify outside of this binary are experiencing increasing discrimination and violence. This paper...
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: Sexuality and identity the mental health impacts of gender nonconformity
As schools increasingly recognize that students are diverse in terms of their gender identities and expression, it is crucial for them to have policies and protocols in place to prevent and respond...
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: How schools can prevent and respond to bullying related to gender identity and expression effectively