As cities around the world continue to implement Pride month celebrations into their annual calendar of events, it is essential that they consider how these festivities can contribute to creating an...
Ethical Dilemmas for Gay Parents When Disclosing Their Sexual Orientation to Their Children
Gay parents have unique challenges regarding disclosure of their sexual orientation to their children...
1 In this article, I will discuss the concept of social justice and how it relates to queer creative practices. Social justice refers to the pursuit of fair treatment for all individuals regardless...
When people think about their personal experience with love and connection, it is usually very limited. We are all accustomed to seeing certain types of relationships portrayed in mainstream media,...
Lesbian women are often subject to various forms of trauma, such as childhood abuse, domestic violence, workplace harassment, or sexual assault, which can have profound impacts on their mental health...
Is queer suffering a form of embodied critique of moral systems?
To understand this question, we need to define what "queer" means. Queer refers to people who do not identify themselves as...
Long-term queer partnerships face many challenges when it comes to maintaining sexual autonomy while also cultivating deep intimacy between themselves. Autonomy refers to the freedom to make one's...
Transgender individuals face numerous challenges in everyday life, including dealing with discrimination, stigma, and prejudice from society. One of these challenges is the need to hide their true...
What are the Effects of Cultural and Societal Norms on Self-Expression and Identity Exploration in LGBT Youth?
One of the most important aspects of human development is identity exploration. This...
Internalized homophobia is a form of self-hatred and fear that stems from being gay or bisexual. It occurs when an individual experiences prejudice, discrimination, and hatred towards their own...