The term "affirmation" refers to recognizing and embracing one's own identity despite societal norms that may oppose it. This can be particularly challenging for LGBTQ+ individuals who experience...
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: The power of peer, family and community affirmation in supporting positive identity formation for lgbtq+ individuals
The topic of LGBT representation in cultural and political narratives is an important one that has been gaining increasing attention in recent years.
There are still many individuals who believe...
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: The ethics of limited lgbt representation in cultural and political narratives
In many societies around the world, the LGBTQ+ community faces political constraints that limit their ability to express themselves freely and safely. In such environments, establishing queer spaces...
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: Safety vs visibility: how queer spaces navigate dual imperatives
As individuals navigate their way through the world, they bring along with them certain beliefs, values, and traditions that shape their understanding of themselves and others. For many people, these...
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: Navigating identity through aesthetics and sexuality: the role of lgbtq culture in expressing authenticity
Radical visibility is the act of making one's identity known to others, particularly when that identity challenges societal norms or expectations. It can be used as a personal empowerment strategy...
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: Radical visibility: the art of challenging societal norms and expectations while claiming ownership of ones narrative
Lesbian intimacy is an intense emotional connection that involves both physical and mental aspects. It requires time, patience, communication, understanding, and respect between two individuals who...
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: Lesbian intimacy: exploring the powerful bond between two individuals
It is often said that people cannot truly understand another person's experience unless they have lived it themselves. This idea is true in many contexts, but it becomes particularly relevant when...
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: Understanding identity: the emotional experience of being misunderstood
The concept of a binary perspective assumes that there are only two possible states to be in: either/or. This means that one cannot exist without the other.
This way of thinking is often limited...
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: The power of nonbinary perspectives: exploring fluidity, identity, and ethics
Queer bodies, aesthetics, and performative identities have been depicted through various forms of visual media for centuries. From the earliest paintings to modern day television shows and films,...
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: Queer bodies, aesthetics, performative identities: breaking down barriers through visual representation
Digital archives have become increasingly important for preserving the history and culture of underrepresented groups, including those that identify as LGBTQ+. These archives can provide access to...
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: The challenges and opportunities of preserving queer experiences in digital archives