How does the denial of queer presence in history shape young people's sense of belonging?
The LGBTQ+ community has been marginalized throughout history due to its nonconforming identities. This...
It is important to understand that the experience of being LGBTQ+ comes with its own unique set of challenges that can impact mental health. These challenges may include discrimination, stigma,...
What are Queer Identities and Sexualities?
Queer identity refers to a person's sense of self that deviates from traditional gender norms and sexual orientations. It encompasses various forms of...
Queer families are those whose members identify with nontraditional genders or sexualities that challenge heteronormativity. These include same-sex couples, polyamorous partnerships, transgender...
Intersecting identities refer to the ways that an individual's multiple identities can interact and overlap, often creating unique experiences and challenges. In recent years, there has been...
There is no one definition of "queer", but it typically refers to those who identify outside of traditional gender roles and heteronormative sexualities. Depictions of queer people enjoying...
The LGBTQ+ community has faced discrimination for centuries, from religious persecution to laws criminalizing their identities. Despite progress towards greater acceptance, many still face...
Compartmentalization
LGBTQ+ individuals have developed strategies to deal with discrimination, such as compartmentalizing their identities and selectively disclosing their sexual orientation and...
The term "queer" has been used to describe people who identify themselves outside of heteronormative gender roles and sexual orientations since at least the early 20th century.
The word has also...
Attachment and emotional dynamics play an essential role in any romantic relationship, including those between individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and...