HOW DOES TRAUMA IMPACT QUEER INDIVIDUALS IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT?
Queer Narratives of Trauma
Trauma is a powerful force that can shape an individual's life trajectory in profound ways. It can lead to feelings of isolation, shame, guilt, fear, and...
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WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT BODILY MEMORY FOR TRANSGENDER PEOPLE
Queer bodies have been used to remember and pass on histories since time immemorial. Bodies are physical manifestations of our identities, memories, emotions, thoughts, and experiences; they house...
HOW QUEER MYSTICAL EXPERIENCES ENHANCE ETHICAL REASONING AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT AMONG LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS
This article focuses on how queer mystical experiences can influence morality, ethics, and social engagement among individuals who identify as LGBTQ+. Queer mystical experiences are personal...
HOW HOPE IS A KEY FACTOR IN SURVIVING AND THRIVING AS A QUEER INDIVIDUAL
The concept of hope has been an integral part of queer thought and discourse for centuries, serving as a powerful tool for queer individuals to resist oppression, imagine new possibilities, and...
QUEER AESTHETICS TRANSFORM EVERYDAY EXPERIENCES THROUGH NONTRADITIONAL IDENTITIES & PRACTICES
The term "queer" refers to non-heteronormative sexualities and gender identities. Queer theory has explored how these identities are shaped through social norms and cultural expectations. In this...
HOW QUEER INDIVIDUALS OVERCOME SYSTEMIC HOMOPHOBIA THROUGH RESILIENCE AND SUPPORT
A queer individual is someone who does not identify as heterosexual or cisgender. They may have a different gender identity than what was assigned at birth, and/or they may be attracted to people of...
EXPLORING THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF QUEERAFFIRMING SPIRITUAL PRACTICES
Participation in queer-affirming spiritual practices can be incredibly transformative for individuals who identify as LGBTQ+. These rituals and ceremonies provide an opportunity to connect with...
CAN QUEER THEOLOGY SUPPORT TRANSFORMATIVE MODELS OF SPIRITUAL, MORAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT?
Can queer theology support transformative models of spiritual, moral, and institutional development?
Queer theology is an emerging field within Christian theology that seeks to examine how queer...
FINDING FREEDOM IN FAITH: UNCOVERING THE TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEY OF QUEER BELIEVERS EMBRACING IDENTITY
Queerness is a natural state of being for some people, but many religious teachings condemn it. Queer believers often feel conflicted because they want to be true to themselves while following their...
VULNERABILITY PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN CREATING AND MAINTAINING QUEER COLLECTIVITY
Vulnerability plays an important role in creating and maintaining queer collectivity, which is a space for members to form community around their shared experiences of sexual orientation, gender...