Homophobia is a widespread social stigma that has been historically perpetuated through various forms of discrimination, including legislation, education, religion, media, and culture. This article...
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: Exploring the complex history of homophobia and its effects on activism
There has been an increasing interest in queer literature that explores alternative notions of love, desire, and belonging outside of heteronormative norms. These texts often challenge traditional...
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: Queer literature: critiquing love, desire, and belonging through nontraditional themes
Queer communities have long been defined by their subversion of conventional gender roles and sexual norms. But beyond these challenges to established ideas about identity, queer people often find...
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: How queer communities challenge traditional ideas about family structures
There has been increased attention paid to the controversial practice of conversion therapy, which is defined as any type of counseling or treatment aimed at changing an individual's sexual...
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: Conversion therapy: exploring the longterm effects on individuals and society
Can faith traditions reconcile divine love with exclusionary practices?
Sexual orientation is an important aspect of human identity that often intersects with religious beliefs. Many people have...
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: Can divine love overcome exclusionary practices? an examination of faith traditions approaches to sexual orientation
The concept of cultural relativism is often cited to justify different views on LGBT issues in various cultures.
It is important to understand that there are ethical limits to this approach when...
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: Discussing lgbt rights with cultural relativism: examining moral limits and universal principles
Adolescence is a crucial time in an individual's life where they undergo numerous physical and emotional changes that shape their identity and character. One such change involves exploring one's...
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: How coming out during adolescence affects ones emotional wellbeing
How do digital spaces amplify both empowerment and vulnerability for queer communities, and what philosophical frameworks best account for the ethics of safety, anonymity, and expression...
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: Gender identity, sexual orientation, and the ethics of safety, anonymity, and expression online
Documentary film is a powerful medium that can tell stories from marginalized perspectives, but it must also be responsible to its subjects. When representing queer experiences, directors must...
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: Exploring queer experiences through documentary film: balancing narrative structure with responsibility
Medical gatekeeping is a system that controls the access to healthcare services and treatments based on factors such as age, gender, race, socioeconomic status, insurance coverage, and diagnosis. In...
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: How trans people are blocked from receiving hormone therapy by gatekeeping