How do LGBTQ+ music festivals mediate cultural expression, political mobilization, and community-building, and how do commercialization pressures impact these dynamics?
Music festivals have always...
Participating in Pride Events Can Lead to Increased Feelings of Community Belonging
As members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals may experience feelings of isolation or alienation due to...
Queer individuals face unique challenges when it comes to navigating their identities and finding a sense of belonging within communities. This struggle is often compounded by feelings of isolation...
Queer identity is a complex phenomenon that encompasses multiple factors, including gender expression, sexual orientation, personal experiences, and cultural norms. While it has become increasingly...
The term "intersectionality" refers to the way that different forms of discrimination can intersect and compound one another, creating unique experiences for certain individuals who identify with...
There has been an increase in research exploring the benefits of participation in community rituals, pride events, or collective gatherings for individuals' mental health and wellbeing. Participation...
How does participation in queer advocacy, mentorship, and cultural events contribute to self-efficacy, resilience, and identity consolidation?
Many factors play into someone's sense of...
Bisexual adolescents face unique challenges when it comes to negotiating their identities in faith contexts that often have rigid and narrow understandings of gender and sexuality. In some cases,...
Involvement in LGBTQ Communities and Self-Esteem, Agency, and Resilience Against Social Marginalization
LGBTQ individuals face significant stigma, discrimination, and marginalization in society...
There is no universal answer to whether all religions or cultural traditions recognize or celebrate same-sex relationships, but for some individuals, it can be very important to express their...