Living in rural communities can have a significant impact on the psychological and social experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly in relation to internalized stigma and communal norms. In...
In many cultures around the world, religious beliefs and practices have been known to promote prejudice towards individuals who identify as LGBTQ+. In this essay, I will discuss how religious...
Can art and creative expression serve as therapeutic tools in healing internalized stigma?
Internalized stigma is a term used to describe the negative feelings, beliefs, and attitudes about...
Internalized stigma is an important concept that affects many aspects of gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals' lives. It refers to the negative beliefs about one's own sexual orientation that are...
The term 'LGBT' refers to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender individuals who identify themselves as such.
In addition to their identity, they also face prejudice based on their sexual...
What is a man's sexual desire? How can he satisfy his partner without feeling judged for his preferences? How does he navigate the tension between cultural norms and personal fantasies when it comes...
Men's behavior has been influenced by society's expectations for centuries, but how do men reconcile their innermost thoughts and feelings about themselves with their desire to be masculine? Men are...
The concept of internalized stigma refers to an individual's acceptance of negative societal beliefs about themself or their behavior. This can include feelings of shame, guilt, embarrassment, and...