How do conflicts between personal desires and societal expectations affect long-term mental health and life choices?
Conflicts between personal desires and societal expectations can have...
Bisexual women are attracted to more than one gender, but they may face challenges in finding love due to societal pressure. When it comes to intimate relationships, they must navigate between their...
Is intimacy a metaphysical meeting of souls or a social performance shaped by culture?
Intimacy is a word that has been used to describe many things throughout history. It can refer to the...
Bisexuals represent one of the fastest growing segments of the LGBTQ+ community, with estimates showing that they account for approximately 1.2% to 4.8% of the population.
Despite this increasing...
Can the Moral Pursuit of Happiness Coexist With Societal Expectations of Normality?
What is meant by "moral" happiness?
When someone speaks of "happiness," they typically refer to an emotional...
How do intersections of gender and religious marginalization shape self-perception and identity formation?
The intersection of gender and religious marginalization refers to how people who...
Bisexuality refers to an attraction to both men and women. It is one of many orientations that exist in the spectrum of human sexuality, along with homosexuality and heterosexuality. Bisexual...
I will explore how internalized societal pressure intersects with the experience of genderfluidity to shape the ways that individuals navigate their identities and interactions with others....
Internalized stigma refers to the process whereby individuals internalize negative societal attitudes towards themselves, their behaviors, or their identities. This can have significant impacts on...
Psychological Mechanisms of Guilt, Loyalty, and Defiance in Queer Individuals Negotiating Conflicting Family Expectations
The purpose of this article is to explain three psychological mechanisms...