The issue of biased healthcare services towards queer people has been an ongoing debate for many years now. Queer individuals face challenges accessing quality medical attention because their needs...
There has been an increasing trend towards the medicalization of queer identities, which refers to the notion that non-heterosexual identities are pathological conditions that require diagnosis and...
The historical pathologization and medicalization of homosexuality have had a profound impact on contemporary societal attitudes, healthcare practices, and ethical frameworks relating to queer...
Healthcare systems often fall short when it comes to providing quality care for queer patients. Queer individuals may experience discrimination based on their identity, which can lead to poorer...
Stigma manifestation in heteronormative medical systems
In many medical settings, there is a prevalence of heteronormativity – an assumption that heterosexuality is the norm. This can lead to the...
The following article will explore the concept of pain and its relationship to gender identity. Specifically, it will discuss how physical, psychological, and existential pain can influence the...
The effects of stigma on queer people's physical and mental health have been well documented, but little research has focused on how stigma in medical settings can harm them. One study found that...
Systemic biases have always been an issue within the healthcare industry, but it is especially prevalent among LGBTQ individuals. These biases manifest themselves in various ways, such as denying...
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...
The word "queer" is often used to describe people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary, pansexual, or questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. Queer...