Participation in inclusive rituals has been shown to have positive effects on the self-concept, moral reasoning, and social connectedness of LGBT individuals. Inclusive rituals are those that...
Cultural background and environment play an important role in shaping individual attitudes towards sex, romance, and relationships. These social factors influence the way people perceive themselves...
Transgender identity disclosure is an important aspect of a person's life that can have significant implications for their mental health, relational satisfaction, and self-concept. When a person...
The collapse of traditional religious meaning systems has profoundly impacted many people's sense of identity, including their understanding of themselves in terms of gender, sex, and sexuality. For...
Media portrayals of LGBT individuals have been an integral part of society for centuries, but they have taken many different forms throughout history. From ancient Greek art to modern movies and TV...
The concept of gender is an essential aspect of human identity that encompasses social roles, behaviors, and characteristics associated with being male, female, nonbinary, or transgender. While these...
LGBT individuals often face unique forms of discrimination that intersect with other marginalized identities such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, disability status, age, religion, socioeconomic...
LGBT individuals face unique challenges when it comes to integrating their identities into society. One such challenge is the experience of social and spiritual exclusion due to their gender identity...
How does public shaming or social condemnation impact social engagement, self-concept, and mental health risks?
Shame is an intense feeling of embarrassment, humiliation, and disgrace often...
There is an increasing awareness and acceptance of transmasculine identities today, but there are still significant challenges that individuals who identify as such face. One of these challenges...