In the past, safe spaces were physical locations that provided a sense of security and support for marginalized communities such as the LGBTQ+ community.
The advent of technology has brought about...
As technology continues to advance, the internet has become an essential part of daily life for many people. Social media platforms have emerged as a popular way for individuals to connect with one...
How do virtual support communities impact identity consolidation, emotional regulation, and social connection for isolated LGBT individuals?
Virtual support communities have become increasingly...
The ability to express gender and sexuality online is increasingly recognized as an important aspect of human experience, yet there remain many challenges that limit this freedom. In digital spaces,...
LGBT communities have always faced challenges when it comes to finding spaces where they can meet and interact with each other without fear of judgment or discrimination. This need has given rise to...
Technology has played a significant role in shaping the ways in which people connect and form communities. For the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community, technology has become an...
The article discusses the potential benefits and drawbacks of virtual support communities for LGBT people in terms of fostering genuine connections, emotional resiliency, and communal belonging....
Online queer communities are groups of people who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, nonbinary, or any other gender and/or sexual minorities that...
Can Virtual Communities Replace Physical Safe Spaces for Queer Individuals?
Many people belong to marginalized groups who find it difficult to form supportive friendships in their daily lives due...
How can asynchronous digital communities become real sites of support for LGBT individuals—how do connection, belonging, trust and safety manifest virtually and what is next?
The internet has...