How does exposure to both minority stress and everyday stress impact the mental health of LGBTQ individuals? This article will explore how these experiences can interact to create unique challenges...
LGBTQ adolescence can be an isolating experience for many individuals, particularly those living in restrictive religious environments that do not accept their identities. In these situations,...
The topic is how queer believers experience relational and communal belonging differently across diverse religious settings.
Religion has often been associated with heteronormativity - the belief...
Resilience narratives are stories of people's ability to overcome adversity and hardship. In the context of LGBT communities, these stories often highlight how individuals have faced discrimination,...
The emotional architecture of gay relationships is shaped by the unique experiences and perspectives of individuals who identify as LGBTQ+. While many people may assume that these relationships are...
How do social networks within LGBTQ+ communities facilitate resilience and coping mechanisms?
Social networks have become an integral part of everyday life for many people around the world. They...
The responsibility of cultural institutions to preserve and promote marginalized queer histories is an essential aspect that cannot be ignored. These institutions have been instrumental in shaping...
Camp is an aesthetic sensibility that combines elements of high and low culture to create something that is intentionally exaggerated and frivolous. It often involves humor, irony, and playfulness,...
There is an increasing trend among some religious groups to impose celibacy upon members who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBT), based on their interpretation of...
I will explore the impact that religious shame has on queer bodies, and how spiritual practices can be used to release this shame. Shame is a powerful force that can shape one's identity and...