Negotiating Authenticity vs. Safety Among LGBT Individuals
For many years, society has been characterized by social norms that favor heterosexuality and cisgender identity. This means that those...
Queer myths play an important role in constructing communities and negotiating identities within them, particularly among marginalized groups that face discrimination based on their sexual...
There has been an increased focus on examining the interplay between psychoanalytic theory and queer identities. Psychoanalysis offers valuable insights into how unconscious conflicts and identity...
What forms of identity negotiation, hybridity, affiliation, loyalty and memory do LGBT individuals in diaspora perform—and how do these performative acts reshape both self and community?
Identity...
The way people negotiate their identity is influenced by the cultural environment they are surrounded by. This can be particularly true when it comes to those who identify themselves as LGBTQ+...
As an increasing number of people are coming out as LGBTQ+, there is more attention being paid to their unique experiences and needs. Psychoanalysis offers valuable insight into how these individuals...
Queer people are individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or any other gender/sexual orientation that is not heterosexual. Rural areas are places far away from cities where...
Most countries have laws that define what is considered to be culturally acceptable behavior regarding gender and sexuality. In these societies, there are certain expectations for individuals who...
The coming-out process refers to the moment when an individual reveals their true identity, such as being lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary, queer, or questioning, to others around them....
Embodiment is an important aspect of any form of art, including queer art and performance. It refers to the physical manifestation of emotions, ideas, thoughts, and experiences through movement,...