How can queer perspectives challenge and transform ideas about families, relationships, and communities? Queer thinkers have been at the forefront of questioning normative assumptions about gender,...
Queer chosen families are groups of individuals who come together to form a family unit despite not being related biologically. These families often consist of people who identify as LGBTQ+ or...
The idea of family is one that has been central to societies throughout history, but it is also an incredibly subjective concept. Traditional definitions of family often include biological ties,...
Can chosen families replace the emotional security lost through social rejection?
Chosen families are groups of people who choose to be close to each other, often due to shared values or...
Choosen families, peer networks, and community support are essential protective factors against loneliness and marginalization. In this essay, I will discuss how these groups can provide emotional...
Can family structures evolve as chosen, flexible, and egalitarian constructs without losing social cohesion?
The traditional nuclear family structure has been a cornerstone of society for...
Throughout history, family has been considered to be an essential institution for providing support, care, love, and guidance to individuals.
The traditional definition of family is limited to...
Queer Cinema: Challenging Mainstream Narratives and Subverting Stereotypes
Queer cinema refers to films that explore the experiences and perspectives of LGBTQ+ individuals, often through stories...
The concept of kinship has been an essential aspect of human socialization for centuries. Traditionally, kinship was understood as biological ties based on blood relations or marriage between...
The concept of 'family' has traditionally been understood as a unit consisting of heterosexual parents and their children, wherein parental roles are assigned based on gender. This view is often...