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Examining gender identity, sexuality, and much more.

Psychology
The Psychology of Drag

Jennifer O’Brien Ph.D. on January 30, 2018

As drag queens become more visible in popular culture and in the media, science has also started to take a closer look at the art of pushing gender boundaries.

As drag queens become more visible in popular culture and in the media, science has also started to take a closer look at the art of pushing gender boundaries.

Sexual Orientation
The Dangers of Homophobia

Jennifer O’Brien Ph.D. on December 6, 2017

Exploring the negative impact of discrimination, prejudice, and stigma on the mental health of lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals.

Exploring the negative impact of discrimination, prejudice, and stigma on the mental health of lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals.

Bias
5 Tips for Being a Good Ally

Jennifer O’Brien Ph.D. on November 24, 2017

Want to know how to be as supportive as possible for people in the LGBTQ community?

Want to know how to be as supportive as possible for people in the LGBTQ community?

Media
Why Visibility Matters

Jennifer O’Brien Ph.D. on November 14, 2017

There has been a significant rise in LGBTQ+ representation in the media in recent years — why is this important?

There has been a significant rise in LGBTQ+ representation in the media in recent years — why is this important?

Gender
The "T" in LGBTQ

Jennifer O’Brien Ph.D. on November 7, 2017

An annotated guide to some definitions and terminology related to variations in gender identity.

An annotated guide to some definitions and terminology related to variations in gender identity.