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Sexual Orientation
Learning opportunity
Internalized Sexual Stigma (internalized homophobia):
Refers to the personal acceptance and endorsement of socialized stigma as part of the individual's beliefs and self-concept. Since the roots of truth lie within the individual this poses a ripe opportunity for self-doubt, especially given the systemically ever-present, heteronormativity.
However, there is nothing wrong with being lesbian, gay, pan, bi, queer!
Internalized stigma has been linked to greater substance use, risky sexual behavior, eating disorders, and suicidality. So, this internalized trash is obviously toxic, let's not keep it, but release our own demons through intentional work and individual liberation. Pride people pride.
HOMOPHOBIA
SELF HATRED
INVISIBILITY
FEAR
HETERONORMATIVITY
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