There has been an increased awareness of the negative impact that internalized homophobia and transphobia can have on an individual's mental health. These feelings of shame and self-loathing can lead...
Assimilation is an important aspect of modern society that involves integrating different communities into the mainstream culture. It can be seen as a positive thing since it allows people from...
How does internalized transphobia manifest in self-concept, body image, and interpersonal relationships among transgender individuals?
Internalized transphobia is a term used to describe the...
Societal myths and stereotypes have been pervasive throughout history, shaping how individuals perceive themselves and others around them. In recent years, there has been an increased focus on...
Social invisibility is the experience of being unseen or unacknowledged within society due to one's identities, characteristics, or experiences. This can lead to feelings of isolation, loneliness,...
Queer theology is an attempt to reconcile the tension between religion and non-heterosexual identities, often focusing on issues such as homophobia, gender identity, transphobia, and LGBTQ+ rights....
Gender dysphoria can be described as a discomfort experienced when there is an inconsistency between one's gender identity and the biological sex assigned to them at birth. It is often accompanied by...
LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender. Migration is the movement from one place to another. Cultural context refers to shared beliefs, customs, values, traditions, norms, etc. among...
Transphobic Humor as Social Regulation, Boundary Enforcement, and Cultural Policing
Transphobic humor is a form of comedy that pokes fun at people who identify as transgender, transsexual, or...
Internalized homophobia and transphobia are attitudes or beliefs that people may have toward themselves based on their own gender identity or sexual orientation. These negative thoughts and feelings...