Repeated Discrimination: Its Psychological Impacts
Discrimination is defined as the unfair treatment of individuals based on their race, gender, age, ethnicity, religion, disability, or sexual...
The Effects of Repeated Exposure to Societal Bias on Coping Mechanisms
Societal bias is an unconscious belief that certain groups or individuals are superior to others based on factors such as...
Bisexual people experience unique challenges due to their identity that can lead to chronic stress. These challenges include invalidation of their identity by others and marginalization from society....
Chronic stress can have many effects on an individual's physical and mental health, but it is particularly harmful for people who belong to a marginalized group because they are constantly under...
Many people experience chronic stress due to various reasons, including societal stigma. Societal stigma is the negative attitude or prejudice towards an individual based on certain characteristics...
Cognitive dissonance is the mental state where conflicting beliefs or values cause uncomfortable feelings, such as confusion, guilt, shame, distress, or frustration. Anxiety is an emotional response...
Some people may find it strange to hear that religious rituals can provide both comfort and stress for LGBT individuals struggling with identity conflicts.
This is true due to the complex...
Intersectional discrimination is a term that refers to when multiple forms of oppression such as sexism, homophobia, and racism intersect and overlap. This can have profound effects on emotional...
The effects of discrimination on the physiological and psychological well-being of individuals can be profound, but it is often unclear how different types of discrimination differentially impact...
Religious discrimination is an ongoing problem in many countries that has been studied extensively by scholars for decades. In this article, I will discuss the psychological impact of religious...