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...
Queerness is an umbrella term used to describe individuals who identify outside of traditional gender binaries, whether they are transgender, nonbinary, genderqueer, agender, bigender, pangender,...
How can philosophical inquiry illuminate the moral significance of queer kinship and chosen families?
Philosophy is concerned with understanding the nature of reality and human existence,...
One of the most important aspects of human life is building meaningful connections with others. These connections can take many forms, including familial bonds between relatives who share DNA or...
There is a growing body of research that suggests that being rejected by one's family can have significant impacts on an individual's mental health. For LGBTQ+ individuals, this can be especially...