The concept of medical pathologizing of gender variance has been widely discussed in academic literature and popular media, but there is still a significant gap between what is known about it and how...
I will explore how the historical psychiatric and medical discourse has influenced contemporary prejudices against LGBTQ communities.
Historical Psychiatric Discourse
Historically, mental...
Throughout history, attitudes towards homosexuality have changed significantly. In some cultures and time periods, it was accepted, while in others it was criminalized. Similarly, there were also...
Queerness and healthcare systems: Heteronormativity's harmful effects
The notion that heterosexuality is normal is deeply embedded in societal norms, institutions, and policies. This includes the...
Historically, the idea that being gay was an illness led to discrimination and oppression. It was believed that people who engaged in same-sex activity were suffering from a mental disorder. This...
There have been significant changes in attitudes towards people who identify as LGBTQ+, leading to greater acceptance and inclusion within society.
This is not the case for all groups, including...
Hidden discrimination against LGBT individuals in healthcare refers to unintentional or subtle prejudices that are present within healthcare systems and practitioners, which negatively impact their...
The historical context and cultural attitudes towards homosexuality have played an important role in shaping contemporary ethical discussions, healthcare practices, and social recognition for queer...
How did historical medical discourse pathologize queer identities, and what lessons for contemporary bioethics, public health, and social justice can be drawn from these histories?
In the past,...
Intergenerational storytelling has been used for centuries as a means to pass down knowledge and experiences from one generation to another. It involves sharing stories that have been passed down...