UNDERSTANDING LGBTQ+ IDENTITIES &PROMOTING ACCEPTANCE IN SOCIETY
AUTHOR : DEVKAMBLE MUKTA MAHADEV
COLLEGE : CHANGU KANA THAKUR ACS COLLEGE NEW PANVEL
GUIDE NAME: DR. KIRTI VARMA
Abstract :
This paper scrutinizes the diverse LGBTQ+ identities by investigating their cultural, social, and psychological dimensions across an assortment of contexts. The acronym LGBTQ+ represents Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and additional sexual and gender minorities whose identities counter heteronormative presumptions and binary perspectives on gender. Acknowledging these identities necessitates an intersectional lens—one that considers how ethnicity, religion, financial standing, and location interact with gender identity and sexual orientation, and how this interplay shapes actual experiences. While numerous regions have witnessed advancements in understanding and legal safeguards, LGBTQ+ individuals persist in facing widespread discrimination, stigma, and disparities concerning mental well-being. This study combines recent empirical research and telling case reports that pinpoint effective tactics for promoting acceptance—including inclusive educational practices, equitable professional policies, community outreach programs, and anti-discrimination laws.
Keywords: LGBTQ+, gender identity, sexual orientation, inclusion, intersectionality, discrimination, stigma, legal rights, mental health, advocacy
