Internalized homophobia and transphobia are negative attitudes toward oneself based on one's own sexual orientation or gender identity. These attitudes can have significant consequences for mental...
The issue of religious beliefs and their impact on society's treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals has been a topic of much debate in recent years. In many parts of...
There is a widespread belief that moral values are essential for psychological wellbeing.
There is little agreement about what constitutes morality, which may differ between cultures. This article...
LGBT individuals have faced discrimination and lack of access to healthcare for many years. Euthanasia is an issue that affects all people, but it can also be especially difficult for members of this...
Laws that criminalize lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) identities are often used to enforce traditional gender roles and norms. These laws can have significant impacts on...
Internalized stigma refers to the shame or self-blame that individuals may feel due to societal prejudices against them. It can be caused by various factors such as race, gender, sexual orientation,...
Religiously-Informed Societal Pressure and its Impact on LGBTQ Individuals
Religion can be a powerful force that shapes individual behavior and attitudes towards sexuality. In many cultures around...
Internalized stigma is an important concept that affects many aspects of gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals' lives. It refers to the negative beliefs about one's own sexual orientation that are...
In many societies, people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning their gender identity face significant social pressure due to their sexual orientation or gender...
Factors contributing to the marginalization and invisibility of elderly LGBTQ populations in society
The term "marginalized" refers to the exclusion or disadvantage of people based on their race,...