Sexual identity conflicts are common for individuals serving in the military. This is because they can be placed in situations that test their personal beliefs about gender and sexuality. These...
Language has been used to control, oppress, and limit people throughout history. Words can be powerful tools for reinforcing social norms and maintaining power imbalances. Sex work is a perfect...
Community-based organizations have been working together to establish safe and secure infrastructure for sex workers in areas where they face hostility from authorities and society. In these unsafe...
Sex workers are individuals who offer sexual services for compensation. They may be male, female, transgender, or nonbinary, and they come from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Their income depends...
What role do family, peer, and community support networks play in mitigating risk factors for self-harm among LGBTQ+ individuals?
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Plus (LGBTQ+)...
Cultural and Traditional Values on LGBT Perceptions, Acceptance, and Mental Health Outcomes
The perception and acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people vary widely...
The Psychological Effects of Invisibility or Erasure within LGBTQ+ Communities on Bisexual and Non-Binary Individuals
Bisexual and non-binary individuals experience significant mental health...
In order to understand how sex workers articulate the difference between bodily autonomy and commodification of the body in their own narratives, it is important to explore the broader context of the...
Stigma is defined as a socially constructed belief that carries negative connotations and prejudices against certain behaviors, actions, or characteristics. In recent years, there has been growing...
Society has historically viewed non-heterosexual people negatively, often resulting in discrimination, violence, and oppression. This has led to an ingrained cultural belief that sexual orientations...