Internalized transphobia refers to the discomfort that a person may experience after internalizing society’s normative gender expectations. Transgender and gender nonconforming people often experience ...

If we are striving to create a world that is just and equitable for everyone, we must recognize the ways that we contribute to and further perpetuate harm. A common practice for individuals within ...

Internalized homophobia occurs when a person is subject to society’s negative perceptions, intolerance, and stigma toward people with same-sex attraction. They then turn those ideas inward, believing ...

“Masc 4 masc”. “No fems”. “Discreet only”. These are phrases you’ll see a lot on hookup apps like Grindr and Scruff. And while most users will chalk it up to a matter of “preference”, some argue that ...

Internalized ableism refers to when a disabled person absorbs and adopts negative societal messages about disability. These beliefs can affect how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. People can ...

For entrepreneurs of color, the pursuit of success can often feel like an uphill battle. While fellow entrepreneurs are doing well, scaling their businesses, building their teams, and getting national ...

A lack of self-acceptance can hurt you. It can also hurt your partner. More than 1,000 gay and bisexual men surveyed at gay venues in Atlanta were more likely to be both victims and perpetrators of ...

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Journalist and MSNBC contributor Paola Ramos, daughter of Jorge Ramos, blamed "internalized racism" for why Latinos are leaving the Democratic Party and supporting former President Trump. Ramos ...

Many patients with binge-eating disorder and higher body weight are self-critical due to their perceived failure to meet their goals of controlling their eating, shape, and weight: a form of negative ...