Intergenerational trauma is a type of psychological injury that can be passed down from one generation to another through the family system. It occurs when an individual has experienced significant...
Perceiving Queer Families Across Social Frameworks
In society today, there exists a spectrum of perceptions of non-traditional families such as those consisting of same-sex couples or polyamorous...
Families play an important role in the development of children. For those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBT), families may influence how they view themselves and...
Parental Empathy Evolves After Initial Rejection of LGBT Child
The initial reaction of parents to their LGBT children is often one of shock, sadness, fear, anger, disgust, or denial. This can lead...
Evolution
Historically, families have been defined by heterosexual couples living together, procreating, sharing domestic duties, and raising children.
This paradigm is no longer sufficient for...
Family structures have traditionally been viewed as rigid and hierarchical, based on gender roles and biological ties.
There is growing recognition that this model may not be suitable for...
Most parents have an innate desire to love their children unconditionally, but when it comes to understanding and accepting the unique identities of LGBTQ individuals, many find themselves at a loss...
LGBT Youth's Psychological Trauma from Family Stigma
There has been increasing recognition of the impact of family-based stigma on the mental health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT)...
Families are a vital part of society, providing love, support, and guidance to their members. For many families, this includes children who identify as LGBTQ+.
Traditional cultural expectations...
There has been an increase in the visibility and recognition of individuals who identify as non-binary, those whose gender identity does not fall within traditional male/female binaries. While this...