The purpose of this article is to analyze how peer recognition or rejection can impact the disclosure and acceptance of same-sex relationships. We will begin by defining both terms and then explore...
The word “LGBTQ” is an acronym that stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and others who identify outside of the gender binary. In recent years, there has been increased...
The term "non-binary" refers to an individual who does not identify exclusively as male or female, but rather as both or neither. Non-binary individuals may also identify as genderqueer, agender,...
Partners must understand their own needs and desires, as well as those of each other, before they can resolve conflicts that arise from different ideas about what is right and wrong when it comes to...
What is LGBT and what does it mean for military couples to be LGBT?
LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender. It refers to individuals who identify with one of these four categories or...
LGBT stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender. The term is an acronym representing different types of non-heterosexual people. In many cases, these individuals face discrimination and...
Cultural Context
Cultural context refers to the shared values, beliefs, customs, traditions, norms, and social practices that define and influence the behavior of individuals within a particular...
Exposure to microaggressions can have negative effects on the ability to form and maintain intimate relationships within the LGBT community. Microaggressions are subtle and often unintentional...
Institutional recognition of same-sex partnerships refers to the legal acknowledgment of non-heterosexual unions by government entities, including marriage licenses, domestic partnerships, civil...
What is the LGBT community?
The abbreviation "LGBT" stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. It refers to people who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. This...