1.1
Defining LGBTQ+ terminology and identities
1.2
The significance of LGBTQ+ studies in academia
1.3
Introduction to core concepts: heteronormativity, cisnormativity, and gender binary
1.4
Intersectionality and its relevance to LGBTQ+ studies
2.1
Pre-20th century LGBTQ+ history and cultural expressions
2.2
The emergence of LGBTQ+ identities in the 20th century
2.3
Key moments in LGBTQ+ rights movements
2.4
Evolution of LGBTQ+ communities and subcultures
3.1
Introduction to queer theory and its key thinkers
3.2
Critiques of heteronormativity and the gender binary
3.3
Intersectionality and its application to LGBTQ+ experiences
3.4
Feminist and post-colonial perspectives in LGBTQ+ studies
4.1
Theories of sexual orientation and identity formation
4.2
Coming out processes and their psychological impacts
4.3
Fluidity and diversity in sexual orientations
4.4
Asexuality and aromanticism within the LGBTQ+ spectrum
5.1
Understanding gender identity, expression, and biological sex
5.2
Transgender identities and experiences
5.3
Non-binary and genderqueer identities
5.4
Medical and social aspects of gender transition
6.1
Historical representation of LGBTQ+ characters in media
6.2
Contemporary LGBTQ+ representation in film, television, and digital media
6.3
LGBTQ+ literature and its cultural impact
6.4
Critiques of LGBTQ+ representation and stereotypes
7.1
Heteronormativity in family structures and relationships
7.2
LGBTQ+ experiences in education and the workplace
7.3
Religious institutions and LGBTQ+ inclusion/exclusion
7.4
Legal and political systems' treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals
8.1
Mental health concerns in LGBTQ+ communities
8.2
Physical health disparities and healthcare access
8.3
HIV/AIDS and its impact on LGBTQ+ communities
8.4
Substance use and addiction in LGBTQ+ populations
9.1
Key LGBTQ+ rights organizations and their strategies
9.2
Legal battles and landmark court decisions
9.3
Grassroots activism and community organizing
9.4
Intersectional approaches to LGBTQ+ activism
10.1
Race and ethnicity within LGBTQ+ communities
10.2
Socioeconomic factors and their impact on LGBTQ+ experiences
10.3
Disability and LGBTQ+ identities
10.4
Multiple minority stress and resilience
11.1
Comparative LGBTQ+ rights and legal status worldwide
11.2
Cultural variations in gender and sexuality concepts
11.3
International LGBTQ+ movements and solidarity
11.4
LGBTQ+ asylum seekers and refugees
12.1
Emerging identities and evolving terminology
12.2
Technology and its impact on LGBTQ+ communities
12.3
Intergenerational issues in LGBTQ+ communities
12.4
Future research directions and unresolved questions in LGBTQ+ studies