LGBT Youth Reconciling Desire With Family, Social, And Legal Factors
The LGBT community has struggled for decades to be accepted by society and enjoy equal rights with heterosexual people.
Many...
Religious condemnation has been a major source of discrimination against LGBT people for centuries. In recent years, it has also had significant effects on their physical, emotional, and...
The development of a strong sense of identity is essential for all individuals to succeed in life, especially for members of marginalized communities such as LGBTQ+ youth. For them, navigating...
Adolescence is an important stage in human development where individuals experience various physical, emotional, and social changes. These changes can be challenging for any individual, but they are...
In many heteronormative societies around the world, LGBTQ+ youth are often marginalized due to their unique identities. This can be attributed to a variety of psychological, social, and cultural...
During adolescence, LGBTQ youth experience developmental challenges that often go beyond those faced by their heterosexual peers. These include increased risk for bullying and discrimination, which...
Inclusive religious communities refer to faith groups that welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning,...
The American Psychological Association defines discrimination as "an unfair treatment of an individual or group based on their actual or perceived membership in a particular group." Discrimination...
Adolescence is a time when individuals are discovering who they are and what they want to become. It's also a time of exploration and experimentation. For some people, that includes exploring their...
Families are crucial to the growth and development of children, including their emotional well-being, relational skills, and identity formation.
For lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and...