Celibacy is a difficult choice for many people, but it can be even more challenging for LGBTQ individuals who feel pressure to deny their own sexual orientation in order to follow religious beliefs...
LGBT individuals have faced discrimination and marginalization for many years due to their sexual orientation. One area where this has been particularly prevalent is within religious communities,...
What are the long-term effects of repeated "coming out" experiences on mental health and social functioning?
There is growing interest in understanding how coming out experiences may influence an...
The Psychological and Social Impacts of Being Denied Access to Religious Rites such as Marriage or Communion on LGBT Individuals
Denying someone from participating in religious practices because...
Throughout history, societies have attempted to suppress the representation and expression of non-heteronormative genders, orientations, and identities in various ways, often through legislation and...
There has been an increasing awareness of the damaging effects that so-called "conversion therapy" can have on individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning,...
The pursuit of parenthood is often seen as a fundamental human right that all people have the right to enjoy, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
For many LGBTQ individuals,...
Gender nonconformity refers to an individual's expression or identification that does not align with traditional societal expectations regarding gender roles and behaviors associated with their...
The practice of forcing individuals to change their gender identity or sexual orientation through coercive means has been condemned for its detrimental effects on mental health, self-esteem, and...
Psychological and Social Effects of Concealing Identity in Heteronormative Spaces
The concealment of one's identity has been a common practice in heteronormative spaces for many years, and it is...