Madrid ,Spain
ISBN: 978-609-485-792-8
Date: 24 th April 2026
Category: LGBT
The Abstract Book of the 5th International Conference on LGBT studies is now available!
This Abstract Book features all accepted and presented abstracts from the 5th International Conference on LGBT studies, along with the author(s)’ information and downloadable PDF files for each abstract. Each entry provides valuable insights into the innovative research and findings shared during the event.
The LGBTCONF brought together a global community of scholars, researchers, and scientists, creating a vibrant platform for the exchange of cutting-edge research and innovative ideas. This event is more than just a gathering; it’s a dynamic space where lasting professional relationships are forged and thought-provoking discussions lead to future research breakthroughs.
Explore the abstracts by clicking on the “Table of Contents” Tab and discover the diverse range of topics and contributions from our esteemed presenters.
Thank you for your interest, and we hope you find this resource inspiring!
Development Of Queer Affirmative Mental Health Care Training and Its Impact on Clinical Preparedness, Knowledge and Attitudes Among Mental Health Professionals
Sri Janani Vasanth Marar
Amaha Health, India
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San Francisco’s Transgender District: Visualizing Resistance, Resilience, and Community in Urban Queer Studies
Megan Rohrer
Trans Wisdom and Wellness, USA
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(In)Visible Queerness: The Lived Experiences of LGBTQ+ ELT Teachers
Christopher Richards
British Council, Spain
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Accessing Gender-Affirming Care in Crisis: Lived Realities of Transgender Women and Men in Northern Nigeria Amidst Funding Cuts
Ibrahim Hassan, Aleeyah Baana Ibrahim
Achievers Improved Health Initiative-Aihi, Nigeria
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“Taking Back My Bi Identity”: A Discourse Theoretical Analysis of Bisexual Identity Articulations in Bisexual Women Quarterly Between 2009 and 2024
Maedbh Pierce
Institute of Communication Studies and Journalism, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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Trans and Non-Binary Identities, Gender Dysphoria, and Workplace Environments
Umberto Izzo
Università di Roma La Sapienza, Italy
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Beyond Performativity and the Gender Paradox: Gender, Sex, Sexuality, and Plurality
Shane Elliot Bowers
Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts, USA
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What Kind of Support Do Families Provide to Sexual or Gender Minority Adolescents Experiencing Suicidal Distress? A Scoping Review
Rebecca Savard, Nathalie Maltais, Johanne Hébert
Université du Québec à Rimouksi Campus Lévis, Canada
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Identity And Sexual Orientation in Contemporary Philosophy: Existentialism, Marxism and Poststructuralism
Ellie Fabbri
Università di Bari, Italy
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The Beauty of Our Bakla: The Queer Experience in the Philippines
Luzelle Theresa Isip
Pace University New York City, USA
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Overlooked in the Operating Room: Sexual and Gender Minority Visibility in Orthopaedic Surgery
Benjamin Ramsahoye
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, UK
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Refugee Crisis in Nemat Sadat’s The Carpet Weaver: A Gay Individual’s Search for Peace and a Safe Home
Simran Simran
Department of English, University of Jammu, Jammu, J&K, India
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Representing Gay Males in Hypermasculine Personal and Professional Environments
Kylo-Patrick Hart, Janice E. McCall
Texas Christian University, USA
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Colonial Law, Sexual Regulation, and the Historical Roots of Anti-LGBT Frameworks in Guyana
Shammane Joseph Jackson
University of Guyana, Guyana
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Subject Positions in Anti-Gender Discourse in Finland: Constructing Discursive Struggles Over Gender
Susanna Mattila-Connor
University of Helsinki, Finland
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Occupational Empowerment: Employment Barriers and Economic Pathways for Transgender Women in Vietnam
Jian Li, Cathy Reback, Sherry Larkins, Dung Van Do, Phuong Thi Lan Tran, Trang Nguyen Nhu Nguyen, Nguyen Hoang Danh, Tien Thi My Nguyen, Liwei Chen, Chunqing Lin
University of California Los Angeles, USA
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HPV in Trans Men: A Critical Analysis of Vulnerabilities and Prevention Strategies
Ana Margarida Seixas, Ana Quinta Gomes, Liliana Rodrigues
Universidade do Porto – FCEUP, ICBAS, FMUP, Portugal
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“Acceptance also has a bit of negative to it, doesn’t it?”: Rethinking identity formation in Openly Straight (Konigsberg, 2013)
Matthys Uys
North-West University, South Africa
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Reported Violence Against the Transgender Individuals in Brazil: An Analysis of SINAN Data (2015–2023)
Gilberto da Cruz Leal, José Nildo de Barros Silva Júnior, Quézia Rosa Ferreira, Pedro Fredemir Palha, Inês Fronteira
University of São Paulo, Brazil
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Photovoice to Co-create Intervention Content for Transgender Women’s Empowerment in Vietnam
Chunqing Lin, Sherry Larkins, Cathy Reback, Phuong Tran, Nguyen Nhu Trang Nguyen, Hoang Nguyen Danh, My-Tien Nguyen-Thi, Do Van Dung
University of California Los Angeles, USA
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Victimization, Boundary Violations, and Alienation among Transgender and Gender-Diverse Individuals with Psychiatric Diagnoses by Medical Professionals in the Mental Health System
Nati Biton
Sapir Academic College; Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
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Arbitrary Arrests have Rendered Several LGBTIQ+ Persons in Cameroon Miserable
Ghislain Gael Baleng Oum
Humanity First Cameroon Plus, Cameroon
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Cripping Education: Re-envisioning More Accessible Classrooms in Post Secondary Education
Manchari Paranthahan Paranthahan
York University, Canada
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The (Dis)embodiment of Décio Frota Escobar: Masculinities, Culture, and Subjectivities in Brazil (1969)
Paulo Vitor Guedes de Souza
Fiocruz, University of Leeds, Brazil
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Localisation and the Global Politics of LGBTQ+ Corporate Advocacy: Insights from Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan
Mark Porteous-Johnson
University of West London, UK
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Beyond the Binary: Transgender Representations in Indian Mythology and Their Contemporary Relevance
Aastha Chawla
Punjabi Univeristy, India
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Seeing Ourselves: Bioethical Frameworks for AI Body Visualization in Gender-Affirming Care
Nadia Mariam Mazloum
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, USA
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Why Passing Matters: Gender Expression among Transgender Women in Public Spaces in China
Yiyue Wu
Graduate School of Humanities and Human Sciences, Hokkaido University, Japan
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