Queer Immigrants and Cultural Heritage
Cultural heritage is an important aspect of an individual's identity. It influences the way they perceive themselves, their values, beliefs, norms,...
How does navigating dual cultural and sexual identities impact resilience, social belonging, and self-concept among LGBTQ+ migrants?
The term "LGBTQ+" refers to individuals who identify as...
Queer immigrants are people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or nonbinary but were born and raised in another culture. They may be forced to leave their country due to...
How can queer immigrants navigate their sense of belonging within the parameters of laws that may be more restrictive than those back home?
Laws concerning homosexuality, gender identity, and...
Intersections of migration, queer identity, and cultural adaptation have become increasingly common phenomena that can influence an individual's mental health and social belonging. Migration refers...
The word "home" has long been associated with safety, comfort, familiarity, belongingness, love, affection, support, security, family, identity, stability, community, roots, history, tradition,...
Queer migrants often struggle to balance their sexual identity and culture when they move to a new country. They may feel pressured to conform to the expectations of the dominant culture and risk...
Can familial rejection be assessed as moral and social failure rather than personal conflict?
Familial rejection is an experience that can have lasting impacts on an individual's life. It may...
There are many factors that can influence whether an individual decides to migrate internationally, including their personal and family background, economic situation, educational level, and more....
Strategies for Queer Migrants' Emotional Survival
When we think about migration, it is easy to focus on physical aspects such as traveling across borders, finding work and housing, learning new...