In today's society, there is a lot of pressure on people to be one thing or another when it comes to their sexual orientation. People are expected to identify as either straight, gay, lesbian, or...
The article begins by defining what it means to be an LGBT adolescent and how they face discrimination due to their sexual orientation and gender identity. It then explores how these individuals try...
There has been an increasing recognition that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals may experience unique challenges in their search for spiritual connection and belongingness...
Tensions Between Personal Autonomy, Collective Responsibility, and Societal Recognition for LGBT Persons
LGBT people face conflicting tensions between their personal desires, the expectations of...
The concept of family is universal, but it has different meanings for people from various backgrounds. For many members of the LGBT community, their families can be a source of support and validation...
Participation in inclusive rituals has been shown to have positive effects on the self-concept, moral reasoning, and social connectedness of LGBT individuals. Inclusive rituals are those that...
The term "LGBT" refers to people who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, and it encompasses a broad range of individuals whose sexual orientations and gender identities may...
Hope, despair, and resistance are powerful emotions experienced by many members of the LGBT community who face discrimination from religious institutions due to their identities. For some...
Transgender individuals may experience internalized negative beliefs related to their gender identity that can lead to distress. These negative beliefs can stem from various sources such as family,...
Intersecting cultural, religious, and societal frameworks have shaped social attitudes and discriminatory behaviors towards LGBT individuals for centuries. This article will explore how these factors...