There has been a significant shift towards greater social acceptance of LGBTQ individuals in society. This change has led to changes in how these individuals view themselves and their identity,...
As LGBTQ teenagers are increasingly coming out to their families and communities about their sexual identities, they face unique challenges in navigating both external social norms and internal...
Queerness is a term that refers to people who identify as anything outside of heterosexuality, cisgender, and/or binary gender norms. It can encompass a wide range of identities, including but not...
How do LGBTQ adolescents interpret and internalize religious teachings that conflict with their lived experiences of love and desire?
Most religions have rules against homosexuality. These rules...
What are rituals, meditation, and prayer?
Ritual is a sequence of actions performed according to a prescribed order that may be symbolic or sacred. It can involve movements, gestures, speeches,...
Self-Acceptance in Adulthood vs Adolescence
Self-acceptance is an important aspect of mental health and wellbeing for everyone, regardless of their age or identity. It involves recognizing and...
The Philosophical Significance of Bodily Aesthetics, Social Perception, and Identity Formation Within LGBTQ Contexts
Bodily aesthetics, social perception, and identity formation are significant...
The article presents research findings from a study conducted to examine the effects of being the only LGBTQ person within a religious congregation or seminary. According to the study, individuals...
LGBTQ identities have been a subject of controversy for many years, with some people viewing them as deviant behaviors while others recognize and support them as part of human sexuality....
In order to understand the relationship between queer presence in urban spaces and the concept of belonging, it is necessary to define what queerness means. Queer can be understood as an umbrella...