The social norms that govern how society defines romantic relationships are often centered around heteronormative models, which assume that people fall into either male or female gender roles and...
In many cultures, including those dominated by conservative religious beliefs, there is a strong stigma associated with homosexuality and gender nonconformity. This can have significant implications...
The concept of "queerness" has evolved to encompass a wide range of identities that fall outside of heteronormative expectations, including LGBTQIA+ individuals and those who identify as nonbinary,...
Queer youth face unique challenges that can impact their mental health and wellbeing, including social isolation, bullying, discrimination, and lack of supportive adult figures in their lives....
Psychological Mechanisms that Enable Queer Youth to Develop Resilience
Resilience is the ability to cope with difficult life circumstances and emerge stronger from them. It's an essential skill...
How do queer youth navigate conflicting religious, cultural, and political pressures while forming identity? This is a difficult question that requires careful consideration of many factors. Queer...
Queer Youth in Censored Environments: Covert Resistance and Community Building
Censorship is a common practice in many educational environments that aim to limit the expression of marginalized...
This paper explores how queer youth navigate educational contexts that are both hostile and censored. We will examine the ways in which they resist these oppressive systems through covert methods of...
Social invisibility is a term that refers to the lack of acknowledgment, recognition, or representation of certain groups within society. It occurs when members of these groups are excluded from...
In modern society, the media plays an important role in shaping perceptions and beliefs about various aspects of life, including sexuality and gender identity. This is especially true for young...