Transgender individuals are often misunderstood and mistreated due to ignorance about their identities. They face discrimination, violence, and abuse that is rarely covered in mainstream...
Transgender history is filled with examples of individuals who have fought for equal rights. In the early 1960s, Christine Jorgensen became one of the first high-profile people to undergo gender...
Transphobia is an irrational fear or hatred of people who identify as transgender, which refers to individuals who do not identify with the gender assigned at birth. Transphobic attitudes are often...
Historical and Cultural Forces that Contribute to Persistent Transphobia
Historically, transphobic attitudes can be traced back to Ancient Greece and Rome, where transgender individuals were often...
In the modern world, there are multiple approaches to shaping public policy on LGBT issues that involve religious and secular perspectives. Religious organizations often believe that homosexual...
There has been growing attention to issues related to gender identity and expression. This attention is reflected in the increasing visibility of individuals who identify as transgender or nonbinary,...
Pride movements are both historical archives and contemporary acts of resistance that have shaped intergenerational queer consciousness and political engagement. These movements trace their roots...
Gender identity is a personal experience that transcends biology, culture, religion, tradition, family, and society. It is an essential part of one's self-image and how they present themselves to...
Cultural Myths About Gender and Power Sustaining Transphobia Across Generations
Transgender individuals are often viewed negatively and discriminated against due to their identity. This is because...
How can interventions reduce internalized transphobia and promote self-acceptance in LGBTQ communities?
Internalized transphobia refers to the negative attitudes towards one's own gender identity...