In existentialism, there are many concepts that have been applied to help understand the experience of being human and how individuals form their identities. One such concept is the idea of...
Reconciling Personal Sexual Identity with Religious Teachings
Sex is an important part of life for many people, but it can be a challenging topic to discuss due to cultural taboos and religious...
What are the effects of cultural erasure, historical invisibility, or marginalization on identity development, community cohesion, and psychological resilience in LGBTQ populations? This is an...
The term "LGBTQ" refers to individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. This group is often subject to unique...
LGBTQ individuals have faced discrimination for decades, but recent years have seen an increase in hate speech targeting them online. Social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook provide a space...
As adolescents grow into their identity and develop an understanding of themselves as sexual beings, they are often exposed to conflicting messages about sexual norms and practices. This can create...
Shame is an uncomfortable feeling that occurs when one perceives themselves to have done something wrong or failed to meet societal expectations. It can arise from personal experiences, such as...
The question of what role the memory of oppression plays in shaping queer moral and philosophical reasoning has been an important one for many years now. Queer theorists have argued that there is a...
Research suggests that individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, or asexual (LGBTQ) may experience unique forms of marginalization and discrimination due to...
A study conducted by researchers from the University of California has found that rituals of confession and penance can have a profound impact on how LGBTQ youth perceive themselves and their sense...