Researchers have studied the effects of bullying and social exclusion on the emotional development of queer adolescents for decades. Bullying is often associated with negative outcomes such as...
The constant presence of antagonistic behavior and negative opinions against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people can create a sense of shame and low self-esteem that makes it difficult for...
Queer spiritual practices are rooted in the belief that there is no one right way to approach religion or spirituality. Instead, they encourage individuals to explore their own unique relationship...
The process of ritualized confession can have a significant impact on an individual's self-concept, guilt, and forgiveness, particularly for queer believers. Ritualized confession involves admitting...
Research suggests that queer people experience higher rates of stress, anxiety, and depression compared to cisgender heterosexual individuals. This may be due to various factors such as social...
Invisibility and hypervisibility are two distinct experiences that members of the LGBT community face when it comes to their mental health. Invisibility can refer to the experience of being...
There has been an increase in the use of language that was historically used to shame LGBTQ+ people being reappropriated by members of this community. This transformation is significant because it...
What is Queer Identity Integration?
Queer Identity Integration refers to the process of reconciling one's gender identity, sexual orientation, romantic attraction, and/or sexual behavior into an...
The word “queer” refers to people who do not conform to society's traditional binary gender roles and norms for sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression. Queer communities have...
Queer subcultures have been around for centuries, but they have always existed within the confines of heteronormative society. Despite this, many queer communities have found ways to express their...