Australia's Aboriginal Sistergirls have an intricate and nuanced relationship between their sexuality, spirituality, and culture that is deeply rooted in their indigenous heritage. This relationship...
LGBT adolescents face discrimination in many forms including bullying, harassment, exclusion, rejection, physical violence, and even death threats. They may experience feelings of shame, guilt, fear,...
To understand what psychological, social, and ethical mechanisms define effective allyship, it is important to consider the history of LGBTQ+ rights and activism. In many countries around the world,...
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...