Paul Kivel of the Oakland Men’s Project coined the term "the man box" in the 1980s, referring to the characteristics of masculinity now known as toxic masculinity.
Entrenched gender norms have, and continue to prevent men from seeking mental health support, resulting in poor coping mechanisms and negative outcomes.
The Trevor Project has created a helpful resource for understanding gender identity, intersexuality, and transgender and nonbinary identities.
Philanthropic support for the LGBTQ+ community has so far been unavailing, with the recent barrage of anti-trans legislation, substantial investment is crucial.
The progressive Interfaith Alliance's national initiative, Faith for Pride, is countering anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and legislation.
Philanthropic giving to LGBTQ+ organizations made up just 0.13% of overall charitable giving in 2019.
The program will provide doula care for unhoused, housing insecure, and incarcerated people, as well as people of color, who often face more health risks and complications.
Legislation passed in several states now allow teachers to disregard students' names and pronouns if they are inconsistent with the student's sex assigned at birth.
A 2021 study found that although men and women begin with similar levels of trust in their employers, women's trust declines quickly and remains low throughout their careers.
Hijab-centered narratives in mainstream media have limited understanding of the issues Muslim women face, at the same time positioning hijabs as a symbol of oppression.