Can the moral concept of care be reinterpreted through queer practices of chosen family and emotional solidarity?
The answer to this question is yes. Queer people have always been at the forefront...
Queer Communities' Practices of Chosen Family and Mutual Care
Queer communities are groups of people who identify themselves as LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer), which means...
People form friendships through different ways. They can meet friends in school, work, extracurricular activities, hobbies, religious groups, social media, etc. These are traditional friendship...
The concept of chosen family refers to a group of individuals who come together voluntarily to form a familial bond based on mutual trust, love, and affection rather than blood relation or legal...
Chosen Family vs Biological Family: Why the Concept Matters to Our Emotional Security
It is undeniable that the way people relate to each other has changed significantly in recent years. The rise...
Queer theory posits that all human interactions are inherently political. This is why queers have often used the concept of "chosen family" to challenge traditional ideas about familial bonds based...
We will explore how queer approaches to friendship, chosen family, and community can inform ethical and philosophical insights in marginalized contexts. Queer theory emphasizes the importance of...
The idea of "chosen family" refers to individuals who form their own support networks outside of traditional familial ties. This concept is particularly relevant in queer communities, where many...
How does discrimination affect individuals' mental health, and how can social support, community belonging, and chosen family provide protection against its negative impacts? Research has shown that...
Same-sex Couples Redefine Commitment and Loyalty
Same-sex couples are breaking away from traditional marriage frameworks to define their own commitments and loyalties outside of heteronormative...