Transgender individuals experience unique emotional struggles due to their gender identity and expression. They face discrimination and stigmatization from society, which can lead to feelings of...
Resilience is the ability to overcome difficulties, setbacks, and challenges in life. It involves adapting to new circumstances and bouncing back from adversity. Resilience can be developed through...
Marginalized sexual identities such as transgender, intersexual, nonbinary, pansexual, polyamorous, etc. face discrimination and suppression from society due to their unique gender identity and...
Institutional transphobia is an endemic form of systemic discrimination that can be seen in many aspects of daily life. It refers to policies, practices, and cultural norms that exclude or...
Cumulative discrimination is a pervasive phenomenon that impacts all aspects of life for many individuals who identify as transgender or gender nonconforming. It refers to the accumulation of...
Trans people are those who do not identify with their assigned sex at birth. They may present as male, female, or nonbinary, but they have a unique experience that is often misunderstood. Trans...
Cumulative exposure to discrimination can have significant impacts on the coping, resilience, and psychological health of transgender individuals. Transgender people are frequently subjected to...
The experience of being transgender involves navigating through daily life while challenging societal norms that are based on binary gender roles. Transgender people face discrimination from society...
How do trans individuals construct and embody authenticity amid societal pressures to conform?
Transgender people face unique challenges when it comes to creating and expressing their identity....
The concept of radical affirmation refers to the act of embracing one's identity and rejecting societal expectations that seek to erase individual uniqueness. In queer communities, this can take many...