LGBTQ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning. Discrimination is when someone treats another person badly because of their race, gender identity, religion, or some other...
The Ethical Frameworks for Coming Out
Coming out is often seen as an act of courage, self-disclosure, and honesty that may have both positive and negative consequences. Forced coming out, on the...
Empathy refers to an individual's ability to understand and share another person's feelings and experiences. In the context of challenging institutionalized prejudice against LGBT individuals,...
Bullying is an unfortunate reality for many children and teenagers that can lead to lasting emotional and psychological trauma.
Queer adolescents experience this form of harassment more frequently...
What is a Microaggression?
A microaggression is defined as "a subtle but offensive remark or action directed at a minority group that is often unintentionally biased." It can be verbal, nonverbal,...
Workplace discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, plus (LGBTQ+) individuals is a widespread issue that negatively affects their mental health and well-being....
Moral Obligations for Allies Witnessing Discrimination Against LGBT People
We will explore the question of what moral obligations arise for allies who witness discrimination against LGBT people in...
Discrimination is an unjust treatment based on prejudice towards individuals who belong to specific groups due to their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or any other...
The topic of LGBTQ+ identities and expression has been a controversial one for decades, with many people holding strong opinions about whether it is acceptable to openly express these identities in...
How Microaggressions Impact Long-Term Emotional Health of LGBTQ Individuals
Microaggressions are subtle, often unintentional verbal, nonverbal, and environmental slights that communicate hostile,...