How Societal Institutions, Media, And Education Influence Tolerance Towards Queer Individuals
Sexual identity is deeply personal and intimate. It refers to a person's emotional, romantic,...
In many post-authoritarian societies around the world, cultural memories of oppression have shaped collective attitudes towards queerness and difference. These societies are often characterized by a...
What is transnational solidarity among LGBT communities?
Transnational solidarity refers to the support and cooperation between individuals, organizations, or groups across national borders. This...
Consequences of Moral Indifference Toward LGBT Discrimination in Democracies
Lack of acceptance and support for LGBT people can have serious negative effects on individuals, families, communities,...
Tension between Identity and Punishment
LGBT individuals face a unique challenge in their daily lives. On one hand, they must navigate the world while expressing their true identities and desires...
LGBTQ+ is an acronym for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, and more. It stands for people who identify outside of heterosexual and cisgender norms. These individuals...
Fear, Stigma, Propaganda, Shape Societal Responses to Homophobic Campaigns
What are Homophobia and Sexual Orientation?
Before delving into how these three factors shape society's response to...
The concept of transnational queer solidarity is one that encompasses the idea that queer individuals can come together across cultural, linguistic, and geographic boundaries to create a community...
Homophobia is prejudice against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, or asexual (LGBTQ) people based on their perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. Homophobic...
There has been an increase in the prevalence of homophobia in many countries around the world. This has led to negative consequences for society as a whole, including the psychological wellbeing of...