Systemic forms of heteronormativity are deeply embedded into society's norms, values, institutions, and laws. They create an environment wherein people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual,...
LGBT Perspectives on Euthanasia and End-of-Life Care
Euthanasia is the practice of intentionally ending a life prematurely for reasons such as pain relief or compassionate grounds. It has been...
The term "psychological resilience" refers to an individual's ability to adapt to adversity, stressful situations, trauma, and tragedy. It is believed that it involves a combination of internal and...
Systemic oppression refers to the widespread and institutionalized discrimination faced by certain groups based on their identity. This includes but is not limited to race, gender, age, ability,...
Can Burnout Be Reframed As A Critique Of Systemic Oppression Rather Than An Individual Failing Within Activist Networks?
Burnout is often seen as an individual failure to manage stress, but it can...
What are microaggressions and how do they relate to everyday bigotry and systemic oppression? Microaggressions refer to subtle forms of discrimination that reinforce societal stereotypes about...
The article provides an insight into how queer sociology can be used to understand the intersectionality of gender, identity, desires, and systemic oppression. It further explains the methodologies...
Historically, many cultures have held negative views towards same-sex love and affection, which has led to widespread discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals. This homophobia can be traced back to...
Heteronormativity is the assumption that all people are straight, cisgender, and monogamous. It means there is an invisible social standard that privileges these identities and makes them seem...
There has been an increased awareness of the impact that systemic medical neglect can have on individuals within queer communities. This lack of access to adequate healthcare, coupled with the...