Gender and sexuality play significant roles in shaping the personal and professional lives of people serving in the armed forces. These social constructs have traditionally been associated with...
As a member of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community serving in the military, navigating the tension between personal identity and institutional expectations can be...
The experience of LGBT personnel in historically conservative armed forces is influenced by cultural and societal norms that can be either supportive or hindering for their integration within these...
The historical narratives that explore the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals in the military have been instrumental in shaping the current acceptance of these individuals within the armed forces....
Hierarchical pressures can significantly influence the negotiation of consent and sexual boundaries in military contexts. In the armed forces, individuals may be subject to various forms of...
LGBT people have served in the US military for centuries. They have fought in every major war since the American Revolution. Yet, they have faced discrimination, harassment, and even discharge...
The term "LGBT" refers to individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, nonbinary, etc., or belong to another community that is not...
When it comes to LGBTQ+ soldiers serving openly in the US military, there is a long history of discrimination and misunderstanding that has shaped policy for decades. The early days of American...
The integration of LGBT service members into the US military is often characterized as a recent development, but it has actually been part of US policy since the Clinton administration's "Don't Ask...
The consequences of enforced invisibility of sexual orientation within military structures can have significant psychological effects on individuals. This is because it creates an environment where...