Sexual identity refers to the sense of self and behavior that one has towards their own body, gender, and sexual orientation. It is often closely tied to emotions and feelings about oneself,...
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: Unpacking the intersectionality of sexual identity and coping strategies for transgender and cisgender people
Gender Identity and Cultural Norms Intersect with Sexual Expression, Relational Negotiation, and Emotional Intimacy
Gender identity refers to one's internal sense of self as male, female,...
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: Sexual exploration intersected by gender identity and cultural norms: emotional intimacy and relationship negotiations.
There is growing research that shows how people's fear of judgment can have a negative impact on their ability to be open in intimate military relationships. This includes both physical and emotional...
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: How societys pressures can hurt intimacy: fear of being judged for breaking norms.
The act of navigating one's own gender identity can be an incredibly personal and difficult experience for many people. This is even more true when someone has chosen to serve their country as a...
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: The difficult journey of military service and gender identity
Gender bias is a prejudice or discrimination based on an individual's perceived gender identity rather than their actual biological sex. It can take many forms, from stereotyping to excluding people...
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: How does gender bias affect soldiers intimacy within their units?
Erotic storytelling has been used for centuries to explore different aspects of human sexuality, including gender roles, power dynamics, and social norms. Queer theories have added new perspectives...
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: An exploration of erotic storytelling and its impact on sexual orientation and identity
Queer theory is an approach to understanding social power relations that emerged from studies of gender and sexuality. It critiques heteronormativity, which refers to the dominant cultural belief...
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: Queer theory: understanding social power relations through critique of heteronormativity & binaries
Queer thought refers to the understanding that sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression are socially constructed and fluid rather than fixed or innate. This perspective challenges...
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: Challenging social norms: exploring the fluid nature of sexual orientation and gender identity
The term "identity" refers to an individual's sense of self that includes both personal characteristics and social roles. It also encompasses how one defines oneself in relation to others, including...
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: How gender identity and sexual orientation affect relationships: exploring ethical boundaries to live by
Queer Art Criticizes Social Norms
Queer art is an expression of ideas that deviate from mainstream society's conceptions of gender identity and sexual orientation. It challenges traditional...
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: Sexy outside the binary: challenging traditional gender norms with boldly different art.