The purpose of this article is to explore the role that queer-specific rituals play in creating community among LGBTQ+ individuals and to examine how these rituals may be incorporated into religious...
Lesbian friendships are a unique form of relationship characterized by strong bonds of affection, trust, and support between women who identify as lesbians. These friendships are rooted in shared...
LGBTQ Youth Reconciling Love, Desire and Attachment with Religious Doctrine:
The intersection of LGBTQ youth's identities can be challenging to navigate, particularly when it comes to their...
When it comes to religious socialization, many individuals have been taught that their belief system condemns certain behaviors such as same-sex attraction, gender nonconformity, or transgender...
LGBT individuals have been fighting for equality and acceptance throughout history. From the Stonewall Riots to the Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage, the fight for equal rights has...
Bisexual people have unique experiences that set them apart from both gay and straight populations. Their identity is often misunderstood and misrepresented, leading to social isolation and emotional...
It is important to identify those who are being marginalized or exiled from their faith community. This could be due to reasons such as conflict, disagreement, misunderstanding, difference in...
The process of coming out to family, friends, and community members is often fraught with emotional challenges for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth. This can result in an identity crisis...
How do LGBT adolescents navigate feelings of shame and guilt induced by conservative religious norms?
LGBT adolescents are children or teenagers who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or...
Lesbian phenomenology is a field of study that seeks to understand how individuals perceive and experience their reality through the lens of their own gender identity. In particular, it examines how...