The persistence of self-directed stigma is an issue that affects many individuals around the world. It can be defined as when someone feels shame or embarrassment about their own behavior, thoughts,...
How do family support and peer support interact to reduce the negative impact of minority stress on mental health?
Minority stress is a term used to describe the psychological distress experienced...
Positive media representations can have a significant impact on reducing internalized stigma and improving self-esteem. Media representations that portray individuals who are LGBTQIA+ positively can...
Queer-inclusive theology is an approach to Christian faith that recognizes and celebrates LGBTQ+ people as beloved children of God, created in their own image and free to live out their gender...
There has been an increase in the portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters in popular media such as television shows, movies, and literature. This representation has had both positive and negative effects on...
Theological interpretations are essential for understanding religious texts and belief systems. When it comes to interpreting the Bible, most Christians believe that God created humans male and...
Empathy education is an important tool for counteracting misinformation and fear-based prejudice about queerness. It involves teaching individuals to recognize their own emotions and those of others,...
Gender-inclusive language is a term used to describe the practice of using words that are free from gender bias and do not exclude any particular group of people. This has been a significant trend in...
There has been an increased presence of LGBTQ identities and their representation in various forms of media including music, cinema, and popular culture. This trend is reflected through the creation...
The ability to understand another person's emotions is crucial in reducing negative attitudes towards behaviors that are outside social norms. Empathy can be defined as "the ability to perceive and...