Internalized homophobia and transphobia are negative attitudes and beliefs that members of the LGBT community may have about themselves or their identity as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender....
Bisexuality is a sexual orientation that attracts to both men and women. It has been portrayed in various media such as books, movies, TV shows, music videos, and more recently, social media...
The concept of adolescence is an important stage in human development that spans from the time between childhood and adulthood. During this period, individuals undergo significant physical,...
Resilience refers to an individual's ability to cope with stressful situations or adversities and emerge stronger from them. Self-concept is an individual's perception of their own identity, which...
Coming Out: Understanding its Impact on Sexual Self-Concept and Intimacy
Sexual identity is an important aspect of human experience that can significantly impact one's sense of self and...
There has been increased attention to the intersectional nature of multiple forms of oppression, including racism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, classism, religious discrimination, and more. The...
Interfaith queer networks are communities that bring together people from different faith traditions who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual,...
There has been growing interest in the relationship between religion and LGBT communities, particularly with respect to how religious practices and belief systems may impact an individual's sense of...
LGBTQ believers are individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning and also have a personal connection to a religion or spiritual practice. These experiences...
LGBTQ individuals are often raised in a culture that is highly critical of homosexuality and may experience difficulty forming their identity due to social pressure.
Some people who identify as...