Cultural diversity refers to differences in customs, beliefs, values, traditions, language, and behaviors among different groups of people from various backgrounds. These differences may include...
LGBT service members experience unique challenges when it comes to navigating microaggressions in highly structured military settings. Microaggressions are subtle forms of discrimination that can be...
Structured Allyship
Structured allyship is an approach to supporting queer people that involves intentional action, ongoing learning, and accountability. It requires actively working to dismantle...
Solidarity is an essential principle that guides many social justice movements, including those for racial, economic, gender, and environmental justice. It involves standing alongside individuals who...
The idea of “allyship” has become increasingly important in recent years, particularly in relation to social justice movements such as LGBTQ+ rights. Allyship refers to the active support of...
Allyship for LGBTQ+ Communities
Allyship is a term used to describe an individual who supports marginalized groups without being part of those groups themselves. This includes but is not limited...
The following strategies can assist LGBT members of faith communities to retain their support systems despite religious opposition and societal stigmatization:
1. Connecting with like-minded...
The term “minority stress” refers to the chronic exposure to social and structural disadvantages that members of marginalized groups face due to their identity status. For LGBTQ+ individuals, this...
As we age, it is natural to reflect on our lives and consider what kind of legacy we will leave behind for future generations. For many older LGBTQ+ individuals, this can be especially complicated...
Sexual Education
Sexual education is crucial for adolescents to make responsible decisions about their bodies, emotions, and relationships. It includes learning about human anatomy, reproduction,...