Queer representation in literature has been an important aspect of LGBTQ+ activism for many years, and it continues to be a powerful tool for challenging dominant cultural narratives. By creating new...
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: Challenging traditional narratives: how queer representation in literature explores nonheteronormative forms of love
Queer young adult fiction is a growing genre that has become increasingly popular in recent years, exploring themes of coming out, identity, and acceptance within LGBTQ+ communities. While some...
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: Queer joy in young adult fiction: exploring positive representation through literature
Queerness refers to non-heteronormative identities, such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals. Children's and young adult literature is a vast genre that represents various...
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Algorithmic "content warnings" are designed to help individuals navigate potentially sensitive material online, but they also have the unintended consequence of framing erotic content as inherently...
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: How algorithmic content warnings perpetuate fear and shame around consensual intimacy
Love is one of the most popular themes in literature throughout history. From the Greek tragedies and comedies to modern novels, stories have used love and romance to capture readers' attention and...
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Novels have been used to explore various themes throughout history, including sexual desire. This theme is often depicted through characters who experience different forms of empowerment, resistance,...
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Novels are often thought to reflect society's attitudes towards gender, sexuality, and romance, but how does this relate to sexual awakening and identity formation in restrictive social settings?...
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: How historical novels explore sexual awakening and identity formation in restrictive settings
Representation in Children's Books
Children learn about the world through their experiences. One of these experiences is reading. Reading allows kids to travel to different places and explore...
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: how does representation in childrens books impact gender identity acceptance?
There is an increasing demand for limited edition publications from bookstores and libraries all around the world. This is because these types of books usually contain rare content that cannot be...
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: Fans seeking rare content turn to limited edition books and magazines to fulfill their needs
In the middle of the last century, between the 1950s and 70s, lesbian pulp fiction flourished in niche publishing markets, often under sensationalized covers. This literary genre was mostly written...
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: Uncovering the erotic power of lesbian pulp fiction: how it changed the queer literary landscape