There has been an increasing recognition of the importance of integrating LGBT identities into traditional religious communities. This shift is changing the way people conceptualize holiness and...
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: Rethinking holiness: the intersectionality of religion and sexual identity in christian communities
The experience of being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, or gender nonconforming while also identifying as a person of faith can be both exciting and challenging. For many,...
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: Reframing religious symbolism: understanding the challenges faced by lgbt believers
Bisexual individuals may experience relational ambivalence when navigating their romantic and sexual relationships. This means that they feel torn between different emotions and desires related to...
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: How bisexuals can overcome relational ambivalence and embrace their identity
Relational Autonomy
Relational autonomy is an ethical approach to decision-making that emphasizes the importance of respecting the individual's right to make choices about their own life based on...
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: Relational autonomy: recognizing and respecting individual identity in decisionmaking for lgbtq+ communities
The experience of social stigma can have a profound impact on an individual's moral reasoning and ethical self-concept, particularly for members of marginalized groups such as lesbian, gay, bisexual,...
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: Sexual stigma impacts moral reasoning and ethical selfconcept in lgbt community
In psychology, internalized homophobia refers to the personal belief that same-sex attraction is wrong, shameful, or bad, leading individuals to suppress their own feelings of same-sex attraction or...
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: Understanding internalized homophobia: the psychological impact on mental health
When it comes to discussing one's sexual orientation with their parents, there is no one-size-fits-all approach that works for every family.
When an adolescent feels comfortable enough to disclose...
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: A look at how parental reactions impact mental health outcomes after adolescent sexual orientation disclosure
Queer love has always been about challenging societal norms and breaking down barriers that limit individuals to fit into certain categories. In this context, it is no surprise that queer love also...
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: Challenging norms & breaking barriers: unraveling ownership in relationships
Cultural relativism is the belief that different cultures have different values and norms, and those differences must be respected when judging behavior within them. This includes the way each...
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: Cultural relativism and its effects on gay marriage and society at large
Transgender individuals have been historically marginalized due to their gender identity, leading to social exclusion, discrimination, and harassment. These experiences can lead to mental health...
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: Societal stigma and discriminations impact on mental health outcomes for transgender individuals