One way that queer individuals cope with systemic oppression is through community building. Queer communities provide a safe space for individuals to connect with others who share similar experiences...
Queer practices of care, community engagement, and mutual support are rooted in the shared desire for personal fulfillment and collective liberation. These practices involve creating spaces where...
The commercialization of queer visibility has become a significant issue in recent years as more and more companies and organizations seek to profit from queer representation in their marketing...
Religiously affiliated schools play an important role in shaping the values and beliefs of their student body. These institutions often have strict rules regarding behavior that may conflict with...
I will discuss how strategies for building resilience, self-actualization, and personal agency can help marginalized queer populations to thrive despite their societal challenges. Resilience refers...
In the Middle East, geopolitical, religious, and cultural contexts influence the formation, visibility, and sustainability of queer communities. These factors can make it difficult for members of...
Online queer communities provide an important opportunity for people to express themselves and find community and support, but how does it affect cognitive-emotional processing and self-expression?...
Pride and Vulnerability Coexisting in Queer Lived Experiences
Pride and vulnerability are two intertwined emotions that many people in the LGBTQIA+ community experience daily. On one hand, the...
The concept of resilience is defined as the ability to bounce back from adversity or trauma. It can be related to mental health, where individuals who are resilient have an increased capacity for...
How does community, collective support, and social networks affect moral, psychological, and existential development in queer individuals?
It is important to understand that members of the LGBTQ+...