Sexual orientation is an integral part of human existence and can influence one's self-concept, worldview, and overall happiness. It can impact how individuals perceive themselves, their place in...
Engagement with spiritual mentors has been shown to play an important role in the development of self-esteem and personal growth among individuals from diverse backgrounds.
There is limited...
Aspects of internalized oppression affecting queer communities include societal norms about gender roles, stereotypes about sexual orientation, socialization into heteronormative values, and...
Intersectionality is a theoretical framework that examines how different systems of oppression, such as racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of prejudice, intersect to...
What is hope? According to Aristotle, hope is "a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen." Queer people have experienced discrimination, prejudice, and marginalization because...
Social Support and Community Affirmation
Social support refers to the positive social interactions and connections that people have with others, including family, friends, coworkers, and romantic...
The word "alienation" is often used to describe a feeling of being isolated or distant from one's surroundings. In the context of queer lives, it can refer to experiencing rejection or disconnection...
The question of whether religiously framed moral reasoning impacts the social integration of sexual minorities is one that has garnered much attention in recent years. This is due to the increasing...
Family & Community Pressures on LGBT Believers' Romance Decisions
Love and affection are universal human needs that manifest themselves in different ways and through various types of...
Family Expectations and LGBTQ+ Identity Integration
Family expectations can have a significant impact on how LGBTQ+ individuals integrate their identities into their lives. From an early age,...