Shame and Stigma in the LGBT Community
Shame is a feeling that arises when someone perceives themselves to have fallen short of an ideal standard of behavior or character. Internalized shame can...
LGBT stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender. This community is made up of people who do not identify with heteronormative gender roles and/or sexual identities. They have been historically...
Faith traditions have always been important for providing guidance, support, and comfort to individuals seeking meaning, purpose, and connection in their lives.
These traditions have also been...
To understand how social institutions have adapted to recognizing the legal and moral equality of same-sex couples, it is important to consider the history of civil rights movements for LGBTQ+...
The psychological effects of repeated exposure to tragic queer narratives can be significant for viewers who identify as LGBTQ+. Many films and TV shows portray gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender,...
One of the most prevalent issues that are faced by individuals belonging to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community is discrimination based on their sexual orientation....
The term "queer" has been used to describe people who do not identify with traditional binary gender identities such as male/female or heterosexual/homosexual. Queer communities have existed since...
LGBT stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender. These four terms represent different identities within the community of people who are not cisgender heterosexual (i.e., not straight), including...
Introduction to the Psychological Effects of Living Simultaneously Online and Offline as Queer
The internet has become an integral part of daily life for many people around the world. With its...
How do digital platforms and online communities facilitate the development of queer subcultures, identity formation, political mobilization, and transnational solidarity?
Online platforms and...