Gender and sexuality

The Intersection of Gender and Language Language is a powerful tool, used to communicate thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums. But language is also reflective of the culture it is used within. This is especially true when it comes to gender and language and how they intersect. Gendered …

The Importance of Inclusive Language in the LGBTQ+ Community The LGBT+ community is an incredibly diverse and ever-expanding group of people, so it’s important that we are always doing our part when it comes to using language that is inclusive of all its members. Inclusive language not only helps to …

The Intersection of Race and Gender When talking about race and gender, it is impossible to ignore the intersection between the two. In today’s society, each of us slightly changes their identity depending on the situation, and that identity can often include race and gender. While these two characteristics do …

Legal Rights and Gender Expression Gender expression is how a person shows their gender identity throughout their daily lives, including their behavior, clothing, self-identification, and use of language. Legal rights play an important role in protecting gender expression and have a huge impact on how people express their gender. The …

The Role of Media Representation in Promoting Understanding of Gender Diversity In modern society, the representation of gender diversity through media has become an increasingly important factor for the promotion of understanding and acknowledgement of gender non-conforming individuals. With increased inclusion of this population on television, streaming services, radio and …

The importance of inclusive mental healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community Mental healthcare provides treatment and support to people who are struggling with mental health issues, or those who have been diagnosed with a mental illness. The LGBTQ+  community has often encountered difficulties in accessing healthcare and mental health treatment. LGBTQ+ …

Supporting Gender-Expansive Young Adults Gender-expansive young adults are individuals who are pushing the boundaries of gender expression. They are often referred to as being gender non-binary, genderfluid, agender, or part of the transgender community, or potentially another gender identity not listed here. They generally don’t identify as exclusively male or …

The Impact of Social Media on the LGBTQ+ Rights Movement The LGBTQ+ rights movement has seen tremendous growth over the past several decades, and social media has been a major player in its progression. Social media has allowed the LGBT+ community to connect, organize, and spread awareness on a global …

The Intersection of Gender and Mental Health Mental health is an important aspect of everyone’s life that influences how well a person functions in their everyday life. It is an often overlooked area of health and wellness and for this reason, many people suffer from untreated mental health illnesses or …

The Impact of Stigma on Gender Expression Gender expression is how someone present themselves through their gender roles, behavior and appearance. People who express their gender outside of the gender binary can be subject to a lot of stigma and discrimination. Stigma can be very damaging to people’s mental and …