What existential challenges arise for LGBT individuals in socially hostile environments?
LGBT stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender. This acronym refers to people who do not identify with...
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: Lgbt identities and the fear of repression: exploring the impact of social hostility on intimacy and selfexpression
Social solidarity is an essential tool for combating systemic discrimination against LGBTQ+ communities. It involves creating an environment where individuals can come together to support each other...
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: Sexual solidarity: empowering the marginalized through community support
How does the process of psychological healing following hate-motivated assault differ for queer individuals compared to cis-heterosexual survivors, and what therapeutic gaps remain?
According to...
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: Psychological healing after hatemotivated assault: differences between queer individuals and cisheterosexuals explained
Research has shown that people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or any combination thereof (LGBTQ) experience high rates of discrimination and minority stress. This can be...
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: Sexual minorities face high levels of discrimination but empathetic friends can help them cope
In the modern society, there are several groups that have been discriminated against, such as women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals. One of these groups is the LGBTQ+ community, which has...
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: Why people become allies for the lgbtq+ community: psychological and social factors
Solidarity is an essential component of resistance against social marginalization because it fosters collective action and support for those who are excluded from mainstream society. It involves...
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: Solidarity as key to resistance against social marginalization
It is important to understand that violence against LGBTQ+ individuals has been an issue for far too long. In recent times, this violence has been perpetrated both privately and publicly, which has...
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: The fear and anxiety caused by witnessing violence against lgbtq+ people in public
Hate crimes are criminal acts motivated by prejudice against individuals belonging to certain groups based on their perceived membership in society. These groups often include racial minorities,...
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: Hate crimes against queer communities: the devastating impact on mental health
Community Support for Buffering Discrimination
A study conducted in 2018 explored how community support can help alleviate the mental health problems associated with discrimination among LGBTQ+...
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: Community support may help alleviate mental health problems associated with discrimination among lgbtq+ individuals
As a queer individual, I am often faced with the challenge of navigating systems that exclude or marginalize me based on my sexual orientation and gender identity. While I have been fortunate to live...
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: Confronting systemic injustice: the ethical challenges faced by queer individuals