Queer people who live in small towns and villages have fewer opportunities to meet each other and form communities than those who live in larger cities. This is because there are fewer gay bars,...
Small-town queer spaces face unique challenges when it comes to navigating issues related to safety, visibility, and community cohesion. On one hand, queer individuals may feel safer in more rural...
Queer identity formation is a process that occurs within specific social contexts, including rural settings, where traditional values and norms may differ from those in urban areas. In these...
Stigma is an emotional reaction to negative perceptions about certain groups of people or behaviors. It can be caused by social norms, beliefs, attitudes, prejudices, stereotypes, or discrimination....