I will discuss how Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) people navigate conflicts between their religious beliefs, family expectations, and personal identities. These conflicts can be...
What is LGBTQ+ Activism?
LGBTQ+ activism refers to collective efforts to promote awareness, visibility, acceptance, and equal rights for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,...
Strategies for Queer Individuals Navigating Cognitive Dissonance Between Religious Teachings and Lived Experience of Identity
Religion can be a source of both comfort and confusion for people who...
How should social support structures respond to moral condemnation of LGBT identities?
Social support structures, such as families, communities, religious institutions, businesses, governments,...
There has been an increased focus on the mental health benefits of collective joy and pride for queer individuals who have historically faced systemic repression. This article will explore the...
There are numerous intersecting topics related to sexual liberation, moral philosophy, and politics in LGBT contexts. One intersection is that of power dynamics and consent. Power dynamics can be...
Emotional Consequences of Identity Invalidations
People who identify as either straight or gay may have their identities challenged by others around them. Repeated questioning or negation of...
Bullying and harassment are common experiences for many individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBT) due to the negative attitudes that society has towards them....
The term "heteronormativity" refers to the assumption that heterosexuality is the dominant form of sexual identity and expression within society. This belief system has been ingrained into many...
The concept of balancing one's religious beliefs and values with their own identity can be difficult for anyone to navigate, but it becomes especially challenging for those within the LGBT community...