The pursuit of divine approval is often seen as a religious obligation that requires people to suppress their authentic identities. In many religions, there are rules and regulations about what is...
LGBTQ+ individuals who identify as religious have been known to experience a great deal of inner conflict when it comes to matters of their sexual orientation and religious beliefs. Many people who...
There has been increasing attention paid to understanding how members of the LGBT community experience trauma related to their identities, particularly regarding mental health outcomes. This article...
The question posed is "How does the suppression of desire in the name of purity reshape the individual's capacity for emotional honesty?" To answer this question, we must first understand what it...
What is Suppression of Sexual Expression?
Sexual expression is a natural and important part of human behavior, but it can be suppressed for various reasons, including cultural, social, and...
In a tolerant society where everyone is free to express their unique identities without fear of judgement or discrimination, the act of concealing one's true self can be detrimental to an...
Queer art is a form of creative expression that explores themes related to non-heteronormative gender identities and sexual orientations. Throughout history, artists have used this medium to...
Queerness is a personal trait that differs from societal expectations about gender and sexual orientation. In many cultures, including some parts of Asia, queerness is often stigmatized and even...
The suppression of queer lives in post-Soviet contexts is an issue that continues to shape contemporary LGBTQ identity, activism, and community memory. This phenomenon can be traced back to the...
How Does Privilege Determine Which Queer Narratives Are Amplified And Which Are Suppressed?
Throughout history, there have been many people who have defied societal norms when it comes to...