Cultural Narratives and Community Practices Shape Perception of Same-Sex Love
The way that people perceive and respond to same-sex love is shaped by cultural narratives and community practices...
There has been an increasing interest in exploring the concept of authentic transgender identity and its implications for societal ethics. As individuals become more comfortable expressing their true...
The term "systemic" refers to the way that social structures and systems impact individuals' lives, which can lead to discrimination and marginalization.
In the United States, the legal system has...
How do queer partnerships embody the tension between personal ethics and institutional injustice?
Personal ethics is defined as one's own individual values and beliefs regarding what is right and...
Psychosocial Challenges Unique To Aging Queer Populations
As people grow older, they often face increased physical and mental health issues, reduced mobility and independence, and decreased...
A common slogan in medical ethics is "first do no harm" ("primum non nocere"), which means that physicians are obligated to act in ways that will not intentionally cause harm to their patients. This...
The term "transgender" refers to individuals whose internal sense of self does not match their assigned sex at birth. This can include people who identify as female but were assigned male at birth,...
Medical invisibility is an issue that disproportionately affects queer populations, especially those who are transgender and/or nonbinary. When it comes to accessing quality healthcare, queer...
Gender is an internalized sense of self that may be influenced by biological factors such as chromosomes and gonads. Sexual orientation is a personal identity that manifests itself through physical...
There are several structural inequities and implicit biases among healthcare providers that can negatively impact LGBTQ+ patient's well-being, trust, and access to care. One of these is the lack of...