TRANSITIONING TOWARDS ACCEPTANCE: EXPLORING PASSING STRATEGIES
There has been an increasing recognition of the importance of gender and sexual diversity in society.
Some individuals still face discrimination and prejudice based on their...
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QUEER RELATIONSHIP DIFFICULTIES: EXPLORING INTERNALIZED HETERONORMATIVITY AND ITS EFFECTS
Internalized heteronormativity refers to the belief that a person has about themselves and their relationship to society based on societal expectations and norms around gender roles and sexual...
HOW LGBTQ+ FOLKS CAN THRIVE PROFESSIONALLY DESPITE FACING DISCRIMINATION STRATEGIES EXPLORED
Despite being an important part of society, members of the LGBTQ+ community have faced significant amounts of discrimination in both academic and workplace settings due to their identity.
These...
HOW LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS DIFFERENTIALLY EMPLOY COPING STRATEGIES BASED ON WHETHER THEY CAN PASS.
Coping strategies are methods individuals use to cope with stressful situations or negative emotions they experience. These strategies may vary depending on various factors such as age, gender,...
HOW THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY NEGOTIATES ITS IDENTITY IN CONSERVATIVE SOCIETIES: STRATEGIES FOR SURVIVAL
The issue of sexual and gender diversity is often perceived as being highly sensitive and controversial in many societies around the world, where it is not always welcomed or accepted. This has made...
THE PARADOX OF AUTHENTICITY IN TRANS EMBODIMENT: HOW SOCIETY EXPECTATIONS IMPACT IDENTITY
Transgender individuals have long been subject to scrutiny from cisgender society regarding their gender identity, which is often met with hostility and discrimination. This marginalization has led...
COMING OUT WHILE QUEER: NAVIGATING FAMILY REJECTION AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Fear of familial rejection is a common experience for many LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly those who come from conservative or religious backgrounds. This fear can have significant implications for...
DOES PASSING IMPACT THE MENTAL HEALTH AND AUTHENTICITY OF LGBT COMMUNITY MEMBERS?
How does passing impact the authenticity and psychological well-being of LGBT individuals? This question has been explored extensively in recent years due to growing awareness of the issue. Passing...
UNPACKING THE COMPLEXITIES OF PASSING: EXPLORING BOTH PROTECTIVE MECHANISM AND IDENTITY CONFLICT IN QUEER INDIVIDUALS
Can passing be understood as both a protective mechanism and a source of identity conflict in marginalized queer individuals?
Passing refers to the act of appearing to fit into society's gender...
TRANS PEOPLES DESIRE TO PASS: IMPACT ON THEIR IDENTITY AND MENTAL HEALTH
Many people identify themselves as transgender due to their gender identity that differs from the one assigned to them at birth. Trans individuals often face various challenges in society due to...