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www.lgbtqnation.com
1 week ago
LGBT

I am a trans man incarcerated in a woman's prison where feminism is a four-letter word

The existing structures of feminism in Texas face challenges due to conservative and Confederate ideals, impacting marginalized groups like transgender inmates. [ more ]
The Nation
20 hours ago
LGBT

The Roots of Trans Women's Unjust Treatment

Trans misogyny is a structural form of violence that predominantly affects marginalized women, including trans women. [ more ]
Advocate.com
3 months ago
LGBT

Gender-affirming care improves transgender lives, according to largest survey of trans people

Gender-affirming care improves trans people's lives
Trans Americans still face discrimination and marginalization [ more ]
Fast Company
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

'These environments pit people against each other': Playwright Ife Olujobi on being the only Black person at work

Fiction can reveal painful truths of marginalization in the workplace. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Black LGBTQ+ folks helped lead the civil rights movement. Homophobia buried their stories.

The pivotal role of Bayard Rustin in organizing the March on Washington has been overlooked for decades due to his sexuality.
The release of the Netflix biopic 'Rustin' in 2023 helped raise awareness about Rustin as a civil rights icon. [ more ]
BuzzFeed
1 month ago
Women in technology

15 Impossible "Beauty Standards" That We Need To Stop Holding Women And Girls To

Opting out limits job opportunities for marginalized individuals.
Society imposes beauty standards, affecting job prospects for marginalized groups like Black women. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago
Career

Mary Hinton on the joys of learning to lead from the margins

Leading from the margins involves embracing unique characteristics for leadership.
Deriving strength from marginalized experiences challenges traditional leadership norms. [ more ]
San Francisco Bay Times
3 months ago
SF LGBT

Focus Groups Maximize Diverse Voices in California's Landmark Study on LGBTQIA+ Mid-Life and Older Adults - San Francisco Bay Times

California is conducting a landmark study on LGBTQIA+ mid-life and older adults.
The study includes focus groups to gather in-depth information from hard-to-reach LGBTQIA+ individuals. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
3 months ago
Health

Transphobia hurts trans women's health, new HIV research finds

Social and economic marginalization increases transgender women's risk of contracting HIV
70% of transgender women reported experiencing at least one type of anti-trans discrimination in the past 12 months [ more ]
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