What are the mechanisms through which faith traditions instill shame about desire?
Many faith traditions teach that sex is sinful, dirty, or dangerous. This message can be conveyed through...
I will explore how internalized shame impacts the dynamics of LGBTQ communities through its influence on their personal relationships, ability to build trust within those relationships, and overall...
The topic of shame is one that has been widely discussed in relation to religion and its effects on individuals who identify as LGBTQ+.
There are important distinctions between how this feeling...
There has been an increased awareness and acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual identities and experiences.
Despite this progress, many LGBTQ...
How might the legacy of missionary moral codes still determine the spiritual shame internalized by queer believers across continents?
The Christian church, which has historically been...
Religiously motivated internalized shame is a painful feeling that can be caused when an individual believes they are unworthy because they do not adhere to certain religious beliefs or practices. It...
Shame is an intensely private, subjective experience that has the power to evoke powerful emotions, feelings of worthlessness, and isolation. It is often associated with sexual identity and...
Shame is an emotional response to some perceived failure that has been experienced as unacceptable in one's life, and it can be felt deeply within the individual who experiences it. It affects people...
There has been an increase in awareness about the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) individuals.
Despite this progress, many still face various...
Shame is an unpleasant feeling caused by dishonor or disappointment that may be related to various aspects of life. Shame can cause feelings such as embarrassment and humiliation. It's a...