Family Rejection: LGBTQ+ Identity, Minority Stress, and Support
Family rejection is the withdrawal of acceptance, support, or belonging because of a person’s identity, relationships, or self-expression, including LGBTQ+ identities.
Minority Stress: Stigma, Discrimination, Identity, and Well-Being
Minority stress is the added stress caused by stigma, discrimination, rejection, concealment pressure, and unequal treatment experienced by marginalized groups.
Stigma: Meaning, Sexual Shame, Discrimination, and Social Judgment
Stigma is a negative social judgment that marks an identity, condition, experience, or behavior as shameful, inferior, or unacceptable.