The LGBT community has made significant strides towards equality and acceptance in recent years, with many countries recognizing same-sex marriage and allowing gay and lesbian individuals to serve...
The word “LGBT” refers to an acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. In recent years, the term has come to be used more commonly as a broader umbrella term that also includes...
Military forces around the world have long been regarded as institutions that promote traditional values and norms, including gender roles and heterosexual relationships.
In recent years, the...
Organizational Attitudes Toward Diversity Impact LGBT Soldiers' Perceptions Of Safety And Acceptance
The U.S. military has always been known for its strict adherence to traditional values and...
How do LGBT service members navigate conflicts between personal identity and institutional expectations?
LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. Service members are those who...
There is evidence that many societies have historically been more accepting of non-heterosexual individuals serving in their armies than in other contexts.
There remains significant variation in...
The presence of openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, pansexual, nonbinary, asexual, or genderqueer individuals has been a controversial issue in military organizations since...
LGBTQ+ individuals face unique sexual challenges in the military due to the lack of acceptance and inclusion. These include discrimination, harassment, and even violence based on their gender...