Historical Medical and Psychiatric Classifications are rooted in the concept that some forms of gender and sexual expression are abnormal or deviant from societal norms. This has led to negative...
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: What historical medical and psychiatric classifications tell us about stigma against lgbtq communities | medium
The increasing variety of identity labels available for people to describe themselves has raised concerns about whether it promotes greater diversity and acceptance or instead leads to increased...
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: The pros and cons of identity labels: exploring the debate around gender, sexuality, race, and community
Many people identify themselves based on their gender expression, but how does one's spiritual beliefs influence that process? While there are multiple factors at play when it comes to one's gender...
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: The role of religion in shaping gender identities across cultures
One of the biggest challenges that queer individuals face is navigating conflicting loyalties between their cultural heritage and their self-acceptance. In many cultures, traditional beliefs, norms,...
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: Queer individuals navigate conflicting loyalties between culture and selfacceptance
How do moral, existential, and theological frameworks inform negotiation between faith and queer identity, and what historical and contemporary examples illustrate successful reconciliation?
To...
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: Sexual identity and religion: how can we navigate the tension?
Femininity and masculinity are cultural constructs that have historically been associated with traditional gender roles and expectations for men and women. In heteronormative societies, these...
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: How queer communities challenge gender norms through alternative expressions
Gender is an important aspect of human identity, which can be expressed through various means such as clothing, behavior, appearance, and language. Non-normative expressions of gender are those that...
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: How nonnormative gender expressions serve as forms of protest
Fashion has always been a powerful tool for self-expression and empowerment, but for many members of the LGBTQ+ community, it has also served as a means of resistance against societal norms and...
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: Sexuality, empowerment, and resistance: the history of fashion in the lgbtq+ community
The expression of gender in queer communities is often marked by creativity, uniqueness, and individuality, challenging traditional norms imposed by society.
This expression can also reflect...
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: Gender expression in queer communities: challenging and reflecting social norms
Families around the world struggle to find a balance between their traditional values and their acceptance of LGBTQ members. Cultural and religious beliefs have historically been deeply tied to...
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: Struggling with family identity: balancing tradition & lgbtq acceptance