The marginalization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBT) individuals in legal and cultural institutions is a persistent issue that has been addressed through various theoretical...
Moral judgments embedded in law play an important role in shaping individuals' perceptions of right and wrong behavior. These laws have a significant impact on how people form their identities and...
LGBTQ+ individuals face numerous forms of discrimination that shape their moral reasoning and ethical behavior. These include microaggressions, violence, marginalization, and legal restrictions that...
Self-acceptance is an important aspect of mental health that helps individuals to cope with the negative effects of discrimination and marginalization. Discrimination refers to the practice of...
Queer experiences of marginalization can profoundly shape one's understanding of human dignity, resilience, and flourishing.
When people are marginalized due to their gender identity or sexual...
What spiritual insights arise from experiences of marginalization, exclusion, or religious rejection?
Marginalization, exclusion, and rejection can be experienced at many levels - socially,...
How do adolescents negotiate sexual orientation development in contexts of social acceptance, stigma, or marginalization?
Sexual orientation is the sexual, romantic, and emotional attraction an...
Internalized stigma refers to the process whereby an individual who experiences prejudice and discrimination based on their social identity comes to believe that they are inferior, unworthy, and...
Bisexual people have unique experiences that set them apart from both gay and straight populations. Their identity is often misunderstood and misrepresented, leading to social isolation and emotional...
Queerness is often defined as an umbrella term for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ+), but it also encompasses those who are fluid in their...