Can coming out be understood as an ongoing process of existential negotiation rather than a singular event? Coming out is often perceived as a one-time experience when someone discloses their sexual...
Queer youth are those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation. They face unique challenges in terms of education and...
Terminology is an important aspect of language that allows for communication to occur between people who may have different backgrounds, experiences, or beliefs. It can also be used to express...
In the modern world, there is an increasing trend of viewing gender as something that can be changed through medical intervention. This idea has been termed "medicalization of gender" and refers to...
How does sexual orientation affect an individual's sense of self-identity and personal autonomy? How do different sexual orientations shape one's perception of freedom and how it is attained through...
There has been an increased focus on how migration, exile, and cultural displacement can impact one's sense of self, including their gender and sexual identity. This is particularly true for those...
Moving from private identity to public advocacy can be a challenging experience for many individuals, as it often requires navigating new social roles and expectations while still maintaining one's...
The concept of coming out to others has been recognized for decades as an important part of the process of developing a positive sense of identity among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer...
The concept of bisexual identity has been around for centuries and is a form of sexual orientation that involves romantic attraction, sexual behavior, and/or emotional attraction to both men and...
Tension between Public Persona and Private Identity
Public personas are created to hide aspects of an individual's private identity that they do not want others to know. This can be particularly...