Homosexuality in the Ancient World
Orientations Drew Bartkiewicz Orientations Drew Bartkiewicz

Homosexuality in the Ancient World

The modern conception of sexuality relies on a strict categorisation of sexual appetites and personal desires – heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, pansexuality, etc. In the ancient world, however, these words did not exist and the concepts they represent were not necessarily analogous to our modern understanding of sexuality.

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LGBT people battle bias in everyday routines
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LGBT people battle bias in everyday routines

Hopping a city bus on the way to work. Meeting a pal for coffee on a sleepy Saturday morning. For the LGBT community, it is those everyday activities that can leave people feeling the barbs of bias, a new study shows — and many are being forced to rethink routines.

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The Ruins of Bangladesh’s LGBT Community
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The Ruins of Bangladesh’s LGBT Community

In 2014 and 2015 the Bangladeshi gay scene was cautiously becoming more open. ‘Rainbow Rally’ pride parades were held and a gay magazine called Roopbaan was in print. But the LGBT community has since been scared back from the streets, and to be openly gay in Bangladesh is now life threatening.

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What To Know Before Coming Out At Work, According To 3 People Who’ve Been There
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What To Know Before Coming Out At Work, According To 3 People Who’ve Been There

There are a lot of different reasons to come out, but there are just as many reasons for people to avoid coming out, especially at work. While cis and straight people aren't expected to have to announce their gender identities and sexualities, queer folks need to find a balance between living freely and living safely. But do you need to come out at work?

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