The term "LGBT" refers to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and related identities that fall under the umbrella of queerness. Despite advances in social acceptance and legal recognition, there...
In the United States, there is widespread discrimination against members of the LGBTQ+ community, including denying them access to medical care. This denial can be attributed to various factors such...
The term "internalized stigma" refers to the negative attitudes that people have about themselves due to societal beliefs or stereotypes. This is particularly relevant for members of marginalized...
Healthcare has long been dominated by cisgender male doctors who have tended to neglect the specific needs of women, people of color, transgender patients, and individuals from marginalized groups....
We will discuss the topic of queer health experiences and their role in medical research. We will explore the ways that the erasure of these experiences has impacted policy and practice, examine how...
The history of medicine has played a significant role in shaping contemporary societal attitudes towards LGBTQ+ people, particularly in terms of their access to healthcare services and policies....
In many countries around the world, including the United States, healthcare systems are largely focused on heterosexual norms. This means that many people who identify as queer, transgender, gender...
Queerness encompasses all non-heterosexual identities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, asexual, pansexual, aromantic, polyamorous, demisexual, and others. Queerness is...
Institutional Reforms for LGBTQ Healthcare Services
LGBTQ+ individuals face unique health challenges that require specific attention in medical settings. These issues include physical and...
Intersectionality is the study of how multiple identities such as race, gender, class, ability, and sexual orientation interact to create unique experiences and challenges for individuals. This...