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China's Conservatism and Its Impact on LGBT+ Teenagers
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Abstract
This research paper examines China's conservatism and its impact on LGBT+ teenagers, a group facing significant challenges due to the conservative attitudes towards LGBT+. The research analyzed the predicaments experienced by LGBT+ youths in China, encompassing instances of prejudice, disconnection from society, and familial disapproval. Furthermore, this study thoroughly examined the difficulties that LGBT+ teenagers in China confront, including discriminatory attitudes, social exclusion, and family disapproval. Additionally, the research delineated prospective measures for augmenting the mental health and general well-being of LGBT+ adolescents, such as family-focused interventions and community-based support initiatives. The study also provides practical suggestions for better policies and interventions to address their health and well-being. Overall, this investigation advances the understanding of the challenges faced by LGBT+ teenagers in China and underscores the importance of offering them adequate support and resources to enhance their quality of life.
Keywords
LGBT+, Teenagers, Mental health, Family-focused interventions
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- Volume Title
- Proceedings of the International Conference on Global Politics and Socio-Humanities
- ISBN (Print)
- 978-1-83558-357-9
- ISBN (Online)
- 978-1-83558-358-6
- Published Date
- 18 April 2024
- Series
- Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media
- ISSN (Print)
- 2753-7048
- ISSN (Online)
- 2753-7056
- DOI
- 10.54254/2753-7048/44/20230007
- Copyright
- 18 April 2024
- Open Access
- This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited