As a queer person, I often find myself seeking out media that reflects my experiences and desires in order to better understand and validate them. One important aspect of this is the way in which...
Systemic discrimination refers to prejudice, unequal treatment, and oppression based on a person's gender identity or sexual orientation. Marginalization is the process whereby individuals are...
Can embracing shame dismantle the mechanisms that produce it? This question is particularly relevant when it comes to exploring how power dynamics shape the production of shame. In this article, I...
Social marginalization can be defined as the process whereby an individual or group is excluded from mainstream society because they do not conform to its norms and values. Marginalization has been...
Feminist theories of autonomy and embodiment seek to give women agency and control over their bodies and identities.
These concepts have been challenged by transgender individuals who experience a...
How can visual anthropologists conduct research that documents the lived experiences of marginalized groups without contributing to their further marginalization? One such group is queer people,...
Systemic discrimination and social marginalization can have a significant impact on an individual's self-esteem, mental health, and agency. For LGBTQ individuals, these factors are often compounded...
The term "recognition" refers to the process through which individuals are acknowledged and valued for their unique identity and characteristics within a social group or community. Throughout...
Repeated exposure to discrimination against queer individuals has significant impact on their sense of agency, resilience, and vulnerability, which may be passed down from one generation to the next....
How will emerging media ecosystems, Web3, and digital economies influence the commodification, representation, and agency of queer identities, and how can authenticity be maintained?
The emergence...