Equality is a cornerstone of democratic societies, but it may not always be enough to achieve true social justice. While laws can protect individuals from discrimination based on race, gender, sexual...
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: Transforming societys values towards equality: the impact of cultural norms on true social justice
The stigma against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBT) individuals persists in many countries around the world where the legal system is still rooted in heteronormative...
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: How to overcome social stigma against lgbt individuals to improve their mental and physical health outcomes
The idea that homosexuality is an abnormal condition requiring treatment dates back to the late nineteenth century when Sigmund Freud believed it was caused by childhood experiences.
His theories...
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: Overcoming the medicalization and pathologization of homosexuality: a call for justice and inclusivity
Healthcare denials have been a persistent issue in many countries around the world for decades, affecting millions of people from all walks of life. These denials can lead to serious consequences...
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: How healthcare denials disproportionately affect marginalized groups and reinforce societal prejudice
LGBTQ elders are individuals who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or another non-heterosexual orientation, and have reached an advanced age (typically defined as...
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: The intersection of ageism and lgbtq identity: challenges facing elders
Mental health disparities have been a persistent issue that has affected people from all walks of life for centuries. Despite advancements in medicine and technology, it still remains a significant...
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: Overcoming mental health disparities: breaking down barriers to equal access and outcomes
Healthcare is essential for everyone regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation.
There are still many systemic barriers that prevent lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and...
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: Healthcare bias against lgbtq+ patients and how to overcome it
The term "hidden discrimination" refers to the subtle ways that prejudice can be expressed against a group of people, often without explicit intentional malice. This paper explores the various...
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: Hidden discrimination against lgbt individuals in healthcare settings
Political Representation for Marginalized Sexual Minorities
Political representation is crucial to ensuring that individuals belonging to historically oppressed groups receive their due share of...
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: Sexual minority representation in politics: how lgbtq+ communities benefit from legislative action.
Systemic biases have always been an issue within the healthcare industry, but it is especially prevalent among LGBTQ individuals. These biases manifest themselves in various ways, such as denying...
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: Queer community struggles with lack of accessibility in healthcare due to systemic biases