LGBT individuals face unique challenges related to their sexual orientation and gender identity in public spaces where they may experience harassment, discrimination, violence, and even death. These...
How Does Prolonged Exposure to Homophobic Environments Affect Cognitive, Emotional, and Relational Development in Queer Individuals?
Prolonged exposure to homophobic environments can have serious...
Peer-led educational initiatives are becoming more popular as an effective approach to transforming school culture and reducing homophobic bullying among students. They can be implemented in various...
Institutional homophobia can be defined as prejudice against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals exhibited through policies, practices, norms, procedures, or behaviors within...
Internalized homophobia is an attitude towards one's own sexual orientation that causes anxiety, shame, guilt, low self-esteem, and even depression. It can lead to negative thoughts about oneself,...
How can psychological research inform the design of interventions to reduce homophobic attitudes and promote inclusion in communities?
Psychological research can provide valuable insights into how...
Internalized Homophobia/Transphobia is a term used to describe the way people can feel ashamed or negative towards their own identity due to the social pressures that surround them. This can be seen...
The moral responsibility of bystanders who witness acts of homophobic or transphobic violence has become an increasingly important issue in recent years, as incidents of hate crimes against LGBTQ+...
There is no doubt that intersecting oppressions, such as homophobia, racism, and classism, have significant impacts on the well-being, opportunities, and social mobility of LGBTQ+ minorities. These...
In many cultures, including those dominated by conservative religious beliefs, there is a strong stigma associated with homosexuality and gender nonconformity. This can have significant implications...