There has been an increase in awareness of the challenges that members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community face when serving in the military. One of these challenges is...
What is Sexual Identity Suppression?
Sexual identity suppression refers to the process of ignoring or repressing one's natural urges and desires related to sex and gender roles. It can be an...
The military sexual culture has been described as an environment where traditional masculinity is highly valued, which may lead to sexual assault against women and other marginalized groups within...
Cultural Perceptions of LGBT People in Military Contexts
LGBT individuals have often been viewed differently than their heterosexual counterparts in military settings due to cultural perceptions...
How does hierarchical authority influence the disclosure of sexual orientation in frontline units?
Hierarchical authority is defined as an unequal distribution of power between individuals within...
As the world becomes more accepting of diversity and equality for all people, it is important to ensure that members of minority groups such as the LGBT community have equal protection under the law....
The modern LGBT community is a unique one, characterized by its diverse backgrounds and identities. The history of LGBT military service has played an important role in shaping this community's...
Fear of reprisal is a powerful force that can significantly impact the decision to disclose one's identity as an LGBTQ+ soldier. In today's military culture, there are still many negative attitudes...
What is LGBT?
LGBT stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender community. It's a social and political group that identifies individuals who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer,...
When it comes to creating a safe and inclusive work environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) personnel, allies can play an important role. Allies are individuals who support and...