There are many ways that individuals can form close relationships outside of their biological families, including through friendships, mentoring programs, and social groups. One such relationship is...
Resilience, Solidarity, and Community Building Under Oppressive Conditions
Informal queer support networks play a crucial role in providing emotional, social, and practical support to marginalized...
Queer adolescents are at risk for increased levels of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation due to their unique experiences of social isolation or ostracism within socially conservative or...
The concept of transgender identity is relatively new to society, yet it has become increasingly prevalent in recent years.
Being a member of this group still comes with unique challenges that...
There has been increasing research on the mental health implications of religious rejection for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals. Studies have found that LGBT individuals...
Informal Networks Enable LGBT Individuals to Survive Under Hostile Conditions
LGBT communities have been subjected to discrimination, violence, and persecution throughout history. In many parts of...
Religious Stigma and Queer Identities
Many people grow up learning about religion from their parents or caregivers, who instill values that they carry into adulthood. For some, these teachings can...
How do homophobic legal and social frameworks shape the organization, activism, and resilience strategies of LGBT communities?
Homophobia is a widespread issue that has been present for decades...
Intergenerational mentorship is an important aspect of queer community building that promotes resilience, ethical reflection, and social transformation. Queer individuals often face unique challenges...
Sexual orientation is a core aspect of human identity that encompasses an individual's innate emotional, romantic, and sexual attraction towards others. It has been recognized since ancient times and...