The coming out process is an integral part of being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, pansexual, agender, nonbinary, genderqueer, asexual, or any other form of identity that...
There is no standard way to come out about one's sexual orientation or gender identity, but coming out can be an emotional journey that requires courage, persistence, and support from loved ones....
Historical Psychiatry
Historically, there was widespread consensus that homosexuality was an aberration from nature's plan for human reproduction. Therefore, it was often seen as unnatural and...
Internalized Guilt and Shame in LGBT Individuals
Guilt is an emotional response to feelings of remorse, blame, or regret that can arise from personal actions, decisions, or beliefs. It's often...
The purpose of this essay is to discuss the ways that documentary films can help create awareness about issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBT) individuals, while also...
The following article provides an analysis of how strategies for representing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA) individuals in public spaces...
Queer survival is often associated with struggles against oppression, discrimination, marginalization, violence, and death. It can also be linked to activism for social change, artistic expression,...
Introduction to Media Representation of Queer Communities
Media representation has played an important role in shaping how society perceives different groups and individuals within it. This is...
The following article will explore the concept of pain and its relationship to gender identity. Specifically, it will discuss how physical, psychological, and existential pain can influence the...
The term "intersectionality" refers to how social identities intersect to create unique experiences of oppression and discrimination that are often compounded and intensified. Intersectionality is...