Healthcare systems around the world struggle to meet the unique and diverse emotional needs of queer seniors. Queer individuals face many challenges related to their identity during aging that may...
Systemic discrimination against queer individuals has been an unfortunate reality for far too long, and it continues to be prevalent today. One area where this discrimination is particularly harmful...
How do queer experiences of medical marginalization challenge assumptions about justice, equity, and moral responsibility? This is a question that has been explored extensively by scholars in recent...
The healthcare system is a critical element of society that deals with the wellbeing of people.
It has been accused of structurally reproducing queerphobia, which refers to discrimination against...
Queerphobia is a term that refers to discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. It can take many forms, including verbal harassment, physical violence, denial of services, and...
LGBT individuals have historically faced discrimination in many areas of society, including healthcare. This has led to a range of negative consequences for their mental and physical health, such as...
The term "internalized stigma" refers to the negative attitudes that people have about themselves due to societal beliefs or stereotypes. This is particularly relevant for members of marginalized...
Society has always been filled with a variety of individuals who have different identities and preferences. Some people are straight, while others are gay.
Despite this diversity, most people...
The question of whether or not to legalize euthanasia is one that has been hotly contested for many years now, and it continues to be an issue of great importance. It's also a topic that often evokes...
Heteronormativity in Healthcare
Heteronormativity is the assumption that everyone is cisgender and heterosexual, which has become deeply ingrained in Western society. This normative model can be...