People have been hiding their sexual identity for centuries due to social norms, religious beliefs, legal restrictions, and fear of discrimination.
Recent studies suggest that such secrecy can...
The existence of heterosexual couples is accepted and celebrated by society to varying degrees depending on location, culture, and time.
There are many cultural norms that can make it difficult...
LGBTQ+ individuals have historically faced challenges in society due to their non-heteronormative identities. These challenges include discrimination, prejudice, marginalization, and exclusion from...
How do queer art movements negotiate visibility in hostile cultural climates? The short answer is that they cannot avoid it. Queer art movements are always subject to censorship and repression from...
How does the negotiation of visibility, secrecy, and authenticity shape queer participation in religious communities? This is a question that has been asked for decades by scholars, activists, and...
Queer Identity, Agency, and Relational Ethics: Exploring the Intersection of Digital Spaces and Philosophy
In today's world, digital and virtual spaces have transformed many aspects of human life,...
There has been an increase in the representation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals in mainstream media such as television shows, movies, music, books, and magazines. This...
Historical narratives of queer activism in post-Soviet spaces have played a significant role in shaping modern understandings of LGBTQ+ identity formation and collective memory among the communities....
Historical queer cinema has played an important role in challenging dominant narratives about gender and sexuality that have shaped societies around the world. Films such as "Brokeback Mountain" and...
How do repeated negative portrayals of LGBT individuals in media influence internalized stigma and personal identity?
The term "internalized homophobia" refers to the idea that gay people feel...