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This paper explores the concept of "homocapitalism" in the video game industry, focusing on how LGBTQ+ themes are used to drive profits through microtransactions in online multiplayer games like The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) and Dead by Daylight (DBD). It examines how LGBTQ+ representation is incorporated into these games-both through cosmetic items and character backstories-and how it reflects broader capitalist trends in gaming. While such representation is celebrated by the LGBTQ+ community, the paper critiques how it commodifies identity, fostering consumerism under the guise of inclusivity, and perpetuating the notion that acceptance can be purchased.

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and other (LGBTQ+) persons with marginalized sexual-orientation identities are at risk of worse mental health relative to their heterosexual peers as a result of greater distal stressors faced by this community. The elevated prevalence of generalized anxiety disorder is one example of this health disparity. Informed by the theories of minority stress, rejection sensitivity, and stress buffering, we tested LGBTQ+-related rejection sensitivity as a potential mechanism and LGBTQ+ community connectedness as a potential protective factor in the effect of anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination on generalized anxiety in LGBTQ+ people. Using survey data from adult U.S. participants with diverse sexual-orientation identities, gender identities, and geographic locations (N = 461), we found that LGBTQ+-related rejection sensitivity mediates the indirect effect of experiences with anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination on generalized anxiety. We found that this indirect effect occurred contextually, primarily in persons who had low to moderate, but not high, LGBTQ+ community connectedness. In exploratory analyses, the results remained substantially unchanged when controlling for age, sexual orientation identity, gender identity, and region. We conclude that LGBTQ+-related rejection sensitivity may partially explain, whereas LGBTQ+ community connectedness may buffer the effect of minority stress on generalized anxiety in LGBTQ+ people.

We sought to determine how intersectional stigma, operationalized by interactions of perceived stigma experiences in adulthood attributed to various social identities/characteristics (age, gender, race, ethnicity/nationality, religion, height/weight, other aspect of appearance [unrelated to the identities/characteristics listed-e.g. height/weight/race/gender], physical disability, sexual orientation, and HIV status), associates with clinically significant depressive symptoms (DS). We used data from the Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study (Baltimore/Washington, DC; Chicago; Pittsburgh/Columbus; and Los Angeles) on 1,385 sexual minority men (SMM), collected April 1, 2008-March 31, 2009. Classification trees predicted DS. An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) identified stigmas that tended to co-occur. We calculated and decomposed the joint disparity in DS risk between stigmas comprising each EFA factor. Thirty-four percent of men were classified with DS. Stigma was most commonly attributed to sexual orientation. Participants with stigma attributed to multiple social identities/characteristics had an increased risk of DS. In classification trees, covariates (especially income) were stronger predictors of DS than stigmas. Intersectional effects were observed between appearance and physical disability stigma (positive effect), and between race and ethnicity/nationality stigma, and sexual orientation and HIV status stigma (negative effects). Interventions to reduce stigmas among SMM, as well as improve the socioeconomic position of SMM in general, are needed.

Introduction: The decriminalization of homosexuality and the recent discussions on same-sex marriages by the Supreme Court of India in 2017 are expected to reduce stigma, increase societal acceptance, and encourage disclosure and subsequently, result in better mental health outcomes among LGBTQI+ individuals.

Methods: We conducted two online surveys on gay men (2015 and 2023 cohorts) from India before and after the repeal of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. We compared the internalized homophobia (IH), depression, and suicidal behaviors between the 2015 and 2023 cohorts and determined whether IH would be associated with depression and suicidality irrespective of the legal status of homosexuality Results: Gay men in 2023 reported significantly lower levels of IH (t-value = -3.14, p-value .002) compared to those in 2015, while depression and suicidal behaviors did not show a significant difference. IH correlated significantly with depression and suicidal behaviors before and after the repeal of Section 377.

Conclusion: Our study highlights the relationship between internalized homophobia and adverse mental health outcome in Indian gay men. This relationship persists despite the landmark judgment that decriminalized homosexuality in 2017 followed by increased visibility and representation of sexual minorities in India.

Religiosity remains a central predictor of public opinion concerning the rights of individuals identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ). Though religiosity has traditionally been associated with resistance to LGBTQ inclusion, in recent years the inclusion and acceptance of LGBTQ individuals has become common among some religious congregations and clergy, especially those in the more liberal denominations. This paper extends past research by: (1) using a nationally representative study of congregations to examine the trends in inclusion of individuals in same-sex relationships in congregational life and congregational activities concerning LGBTQ issues and rights, and (2) using a nationally representative study of clergy to document the views of congregational leaders concerning individuals in same-sex relationships and clergy political activity regarding LGBTQ issues. I find that congregational inclusion of individuals in same-sex relationships increased between 2006-07 and 2018-19, and a significant minority of congregations and clergy participated in meetings or political action concerning LGBTQ issues, though there were substantial variations by religious tradition. As the proportion of individuals in the United States identifying as LGBTQ increases, and as public opinion concerning LGBTQ issues continues to liberalize, understanding LGBTQ inclusion and activities concerning LGBTQ rights among congregations and clergy remains important.

For queer individuals, social space can be a matter of negotiating between being seen or unseen by others, and this negotiation underpins one's ability to feel rooted or comfortable, as well as being capable of movement. In this paper, a spatial phenomenological approach to queer embodiment is employed that understands space as an intrinsically socio-material landscape whereby perceptions and embodiments of gender and sexuality facilitate mobility. Interviews were conducted with fourteen (14) individuals who self-identified as LGBTQA and were newcomers to Hamilton. The interviews were transcribed and then analyzed using a three-step Interpretive Phenomenological Approach (IPA). Four overlapping themes are highlighted: embodiment, nonphysical violence, visibility and invisibility, and disorientation. Together, these themes are used to discuss how LGBTQA individuals in Hamilton experience living space in highly complex and nuanced relationships with other embodied subjects. Diverging from traditional social constructionist and psychological approaches to queer geographies, our findings demonstrate the utility of revisiting phenomenological concepts to understand gender, romantic, and sexual minorities, and also corroborate the emerging research that demonstrates a significant interplay between gender, sexuality, and space.

Straight: What is Your Secret?, a Mexican gay comedy-drama directed by Marcelo Tobar, premiered in November 2024 adapted from its theatrical version. The film explores themes of sexuality, relationships, and identity through the story of Roberto (Alejandro Speitzer), a banker in a six-year heterosexual relationship with Elia (Bárbara López). Roberto's life takes a turn when he begins a sexual relationship with Cris (Franco Masini), a young man he meets through an app. This affair forces him to confront his happiness and question his true identity. While the movie incorporates humor and situational comedy, it delves into profound issues like self-discovery, acceptance, and the struggles faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly in regions dominated by machismo and heteronormative norms. Franco Masini's portrayal of Cris adds depth, as his character becomes Roberto's guide to authenticity and self-respect. The film sheds light on societal pressures, internalized homophobia, and the challenges of coming out in developing countries. The films balances humor with meaningful discourse, challenging stereotypes and offering representation to LGBTQ+ experiences. It invites audiences to reflect on their assumptions about sexuality while promoting empathy and awareness, making it a significant contribution to LGBTQ+ cinema.

This study explores how nonbinary individuals manage minority stress within the predominantly binary society of Switzerland. Utilizing social identity theory and minority stress theory, along with thematic analysis of focus group interviews with 16 nonbinary individuals and 14 social identity maps, the study found three concentric circles of social groups: circle 1 (family, partners, friends), circle 2 (coworkers, LGBTIQA+ communities), and circle 3 (the public, media, Swiss institutions). Participants primarily felt affirmed and supported by circles 1 and 2. They reported feeling less support from circle 3 and engaged in cautious social monitoring to anticipate potential discrimination. They found discrimination from close social groups (circle 1) more distressing than from emotionally distant ones (circle 2 or 3). Our study also examined strategies employed by nonbinary participants, including monitoring others and their trans-friendliness before coming out, educating others, taking actions to make institutions more inclusive, disengaging from invalidating individuals, groups, or institutions, and searching for affirmative environments. However, these coping strategies often entail significant mental workload and exhaustion. We conclude with participant-generated recommendations to enhance nonbinary inclusion in society, politics, and healthcare. The findings underscore the need for broader societal awareness and support to mitigate minority stress experienced by nonbinary individuals.

Environmental contexts likely influence the extent to which LGBTQIA+ individuals, compared to their cisgender, heterosexual counterparts, experience poorer physical, mental, and behavioral health outcomes. This case study was conducted within a non-affirming, religiously affiliated university. A Qualtrics-hosted survey was completed by 596 students, of whom 63% identified as White, 37% as BIPOC, and 36% as LGBTQIA+. We examined perceptions of LGBTQIA+ college non-responsiveness and LGBTQIA+ stigma as mediators between LGBTQIA+ identity and affective well-being, and the role of BIPOC identity as a moderator of this effect. Consistent with existing literature, LGBTQIA+ students reported lower affective well-being (B = -0.236, p < 0.001) and perceived greater college non-responsiveness (B = 1.255, p < 0.001) and stigma (B = 1.226, p < 0.001) than their cis-hetero counterparts. College non-responsiveness mediated the relationship between LGBTQIA+ identity and affective well-being; however, this effect was not moderated by BIPOC identity. Conversely, LGBTQIA+ stigma did not serve as a parallel mediator. Compared to their BIPOC peers, White LGBTQIA+ students perceived greater LGBTQIA+ stigma. We conclude with recommendations for the university to revise policies and cultivate a more LGBTQIA+-affirming culture, and we advise those who counsel prospective students to share these findings with their clients.

Sexual minority men (SMM) of color in inter-racial/ethnic relationships experience more stress than those in same-race/ethnic relationships. While minority stress in SMM couples has been studied, few studies have examined race/ethnicity and SMM relationship dynamics in an integrative manner, especially at the individual level. This study examined race-based discrimination, internalized racism, and anticipatory stigma among 391 U.S. SMM who reported being in romantic relationships. A MANOVA model analyzed differences in these outcomes across six groups: a) Latinx SMM with a Latinx partner, b) White SMM with a White partner, c) Black SMM with a Black partner, d) Asian SMM with an Asian partner, e) White SMM with a partner of color, and f) SMM of color with a White partner. There were significant differences in internalized racism across Asian, Latinx, and White SMM with a partner who shared the same racial/ethnic background. Anticipatory stigma was significantly higher for Black SMM with a Black partner than for Asian SMM with an Asian partner. SMM of color with a partner of color reported greater internalized racism and race-based discrimination than White SMM with a White partner. Racism and stigma were consistently higher among SMM of color with a White partner than White SMM with a partner of color. Our findings highlight the importance of considering the intersectionality between racial/ethnic identity and relationship dynamics when designing relationship-based interventions.