There are many different types of love, including romantic love, familial love, platonic love, and even self-love. Each type of love has its own unique characteristics and dynamics that make it...
There are many different ways to experience a deep and meaningful connection with God, but for LGBTQ+ people who also identify as Christian, there is an additional layer of complexity that can make...
What is political or social instrumentalization? Political or social instrumentalization refers to the process by which individuals or groups seek to advance their interests through the manipulation...
The idea that one's existence is dependent upon how others view them can be extremely damaging and limiting. When this idea is applied to matters of sex and gender, it often leads to oppressive...
Gender binaries are socially constructed categories that classify individuals into male or female based on their physical attributes such as genitals, facial features, voice pitch, mannerisms, and...
Authenticity
Authenticity refers to the degree to which an individual can express their true identity without fear of judgment or societal expectations. In the context of queer self-expression,...
How do queer individuals redefine freedom, morality, and authenticity through lived experience? The answer is complicated, but it can be summed up in one word: identity. Queer people create their own...
Intimate Secrecy as Resistance to Moral Authoritarianism
In this essay, I will explore how intimate secrecy can be understood as a form of resistance to moral authoritarianism. This means that...
What are the ethical dimensions of intimacy under oppressive political regimes, and how can love remain authentic in constrained contexts?
Intimacy is an essential part of human life that involves...
The emotional consequences of concealing one's true gender or sexual orientation over an extended amount of time can be detrimental to mental health. In this article, I will explore how hiding one's...