Articles
Being Open with Yourself
From birth, most of us are raised to think of ourselves as fitting into a certain mold. Our culture and our families teach us that we are “supposed” to be attracted to people of the opposite sex, and that boys and girls are supposed to look, act and feel certain ways.
Family and Coming Out Issues for Asian Pacific Americans
For many Asian Pacific Americans, coming out to family is an enormous challenge. Many fear rejection, disappointing their parents or being seen as sullying the family name.
Family and Coming Out Issues for Latinas and Latinos
In the United States, many Latina/o families are first- or second-generation immigrants, and keeping family relationships strong can be critical to an individual’s identity. The possibility that lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender Latinas/os might lose that important support system by coming out to their family is daunting.
Coming Out in the Workplace as Transgender
It's not easy to come out on the job, even if you've already come out to your family and friends. Those who come out as transgender in the workplace are often met with ignorance and a lack of respect.
Religion and Coming Out Issues for African Americans
The church has traditionally informed, influenced and guided the day-to-day lives of many African Americans. "The black church is not just a place of spirituality and enlightenment, but a place of empowerment for African Americans," says David Neale, founder of Black Lavender Resources. Yet some in those churches have been unwelcoming to people with a different sexual orientation or gender identity.