In many countries around the world, LGBT individuals are still subjected to discrimination, marginalization, and violence due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. While progress has been...
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: Cultivating empathy for lgbt communities: exploring social and cultural mechanisms of acceptance
The LGBT movement is an umbrella term for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights activism that has been instrumental in creating an inclusive society where everyone can participate equally in...
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: Lgbt movements challenging traditional ideas about what constitutes acceptable civic participation.
How do school policies, teacher practices, and cultural climates interact to produce environments that are either inclusive or hostile for LGBT students, and which interventions are most...
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: Sexuality, inclusivity, and education: understanding the interplay between policies, practices, and climates
Systemic inclusion measures are policies that aim to promote equal opportunities for all members of society regardless of their identity, including but not limited to race, gender, religion, age,...
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: Sexuality and eroticism: systemic inclusion measures challenge meritocracy ideals
The concept of inclusion refers to the practice of treating individuals equally, regardless of their background or personal characteristics. It involves creating an environment where everyone feels...
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: Uncovering the distinction between inclusion and equality: what you need to know about their meanings and practices
Rural or conservative communities often have strong cultural norms and values that are rigid and restrictive. This can be particularly challenging for members of the LGBTQ+ community who may face...
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: How lgbtq+ individuals navigate rural and conservative communities: challenges and solutions
There is no doubt that academic language can be an effective tool for communicating complex ideas, but when applied to queer communities, it has the potential to become a barrier rather than an...
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: The problem with academic language in queer communities: how avoidance can create alienation and disconnection
Narrative Empowerment
Media has played an important role in influencing how society perceives and interacts with queer people since its earliest days. The term "queer" is used to describe any...
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: Sexuality and gender identity: how media representations can empower queer individuals
What ethical principles should guide journalists reporting on LGBT issues? This is an important question that has been asked by many people in recent years as media coverage of LGBT individuals has...
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: Accurate, sensitive reporting on lgbt individuals: ethical guidelines for media
Heteronormativity refers to the belief that heterosexuality is the norm or standard form of romantic or sexual attraction and behavior in society. This implies that non-heterosexual identities and...
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: How heteronormativity has shaped history and its impact on modern sexuality