Online queer communities are defined as groups of individuals who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or otherwise non-heterosexual and utilize digital platforms to connect...
Debates Over Language Shape Intergenerational Relationships Within Queer Communities
Queer communities are diverse groups that share common experiences related to sexual orientation, gender...
How might online support spaces for LGBT individuals reconfigure ideas of proximity, presence, shared space and relational safety in digital geographies?
The internet has become an increasingly...
Online queer communities have been gaining popularity among LGBTQ+ individuals who seek to find connection, support, and community with people who share similar experiences.
Navigating these...
Equitable Access to Mental Health Care for LGBT Individuals
Mental health care is crucial for all people but particularly important for those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,...
I will explore how linguistic practices can function as tools of social inclusion or exclusion for gender-diverse populations. Linguistic practices refer to the ways in which language is used to...
Internalized homophobia is defined as a personalized negative view of one's own sexual orientation that causes shame, self-hatred, fear of being discovered, and desire to hide from others. This...
Mental health services play an essential role in promoting positive wellbeing for all members of society. It is crucial that everyone has equal access to high-quality mental health care regardless of...
Queer figures have been erased from history for many reasons, including their nonconformity to societal norms and beliefs about gender and sexuality. These people were often persecuted, ostracized,...
When it comes to LGBT communities, virtual support networks have become an increasingly important tool for connecting individuals who may feel isolated or marginalized due to their sexual orientation...