Internalized Stigma
Internalized stigma is the process through which individuals adopt negative attitudes towards themselves based on societal beliefs about their identity or group membership....
Social cognition is the study of how people perceive and process social interactions. It includes the mental processes involved in interpreting and responding to social cues such as facial...
What Are the Potential Societal Consequences of Relying on AI to Categorize or Interpret Gender Identities?
One way that artificial intelligence can be used is through natural language processing...
The topic of this paper is how historical medical and psychiatric discourses have contributed to the marginalization of LGBTQ individuals. We will explore how these discourses have led to stigma and...
Gender is not a simple concept, but rather an intricate and multifaceted aspect of human existence that encompasses both biological sex and cultural expectations. Traditionally, binary gender roles...
Art has been used as a tool to promote social change throughout history. It is often said that "art imitates life" and this is true; art can be used to reflect and comment on society's values and...
Can punitive justice systems adequately respond to crimes rooted in prejudice?
A crime is an act that violates society's norms and harms others. Prejudice is the belief that certain groups are...
The question of whether financial vulnerability exacerbates mental health disparities among marginalized sexualities has been a matter of debate for some time now. There are several reasons why this...
Sexuality is the expression of one's feelings, behaviors, attractions, thoughts, and desires regarding sex. It can be experienced differently for different people depending on their culture,...
Internalized transphobia is an insidious form of prejudice that can have devastating effects on an individual's sense of self, emotional well-being, and ability to form meaningful relationships. It...