When it comes to exploring one's sexual orientation and gender identity, there are many challenges that people face, particularly when they come from cultures where homosexuality and transgenderism...
Queerness is an umbrella term that encompasses all gender identities, sexual orientations, and nonconforming ways of expressing one's sexuality that do not fit within traditional binary categories of...
Queer resilience is a term that has been used to describe the ability of individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ to overcome adversity and thrive in spite of societal prejudice and discrimination. It...
As we discuss the concept of alienation in relation to queer experiences, we must consider several factors that are unique to this population. First, queer individuals often face marginalization due...
The concept of bisexual identity is relatively recent. It emerged from the LGBT movement to describe those who experience attraction towards both men and women but can be more nuanced than that. Some...
Shame is an experience that can be felt by anyone who feels like they are different from others. For members of the LGBTQ+ community, feeling shame is often associated with their gender or sexual...
Queer believers are people who identify as LGBTQ+ but also have a deep religious faith. They may be practicing Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, Shintoists, or adherents to other...
Introduction to Twentieth-Century Queer Repression
In the twentieth century, LGBTQ+ people experienced significant levels of repression and discrimination due to societal expectations regarding...
The dynamics between shame and pride can be seen in many aspects of life, including queer self-narratives. Shame is often associated with negative feelings such as embarrassment, humiliation, guilt,...
Queer identity is shaped by many factors, including social norms, cultural expectations, and generational differences. These variables have a profound impact on how individuals define themselves and...