During adolescence, young people develop their identities and find ways to express themselves through their peers, family members, and community.
Some may face discrimination due to their gender...
Documentation and storytelling about past persecutions of LGBT individuals have become increasingly important in shaping modern social policy. Documenting these events is necessary for understanding...
The concept of self-identification is important to many people around the world, particularly those who identify as transgender or non-binary. This means that they do not strictly conform to societal...
A stereotype is a belief that all members of a group have certain traits or characteristics in common.
Many people believe that all gay men are feminine or effeminate. This stereotype perpetuates...
In many schools across the United States, administrators publicly promote inclusivity and diversity to students and parents.
Behind closed doors, these same institutions often suppress differences...
Queer religious leaders are individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ and hold positions of leadership within religious institutions that have historically excluded or discriminated against them. These...
Legal frameworks can integrate ethical principles to protect sexual minorities from systemic discrimination by recognizing and respecting their human rights and dignity. This requires a shift towards...
The debate surrounding the ethics of corporate sponsorship and diversity initiatives designed to support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBT) people has been an increasingly...
Queer digital communities are online spaces where people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or otherwise non-heteronormative can connect with each other to share their experiences,...
LGBT Activism and Civil Liberties
The history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) activism dates back to the late nineteenth century when homosexuals began organizing for social and...