Diversity and conformity are two key concepts that have been debated since the beginning of human civilization. While diversity is often seen as a positive trait that promotes creativity and...
Queer theory has been an influential school of thought that explores the ways in which society's norms and expectations regarding gender and sexuality impact individuals' identities and behaviors. It...
Performances of gender within lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) subcultures can be seen to reflect a tension between conformity and resistance that exists within society at large. On one...
How can queer studies and psychoanalysis together illuminate the hidden dynamics of identity, desire, and societal conformity?
Queer studies is a branch of social science that examines...
The idea that all people are created equal is an essential part of modern liberal society.
Some have argued that this notion can be limiting to individuals who may desire to express themselves...
Queerness is an identity that has been historically used to refer to those who do not conform to heteronormative gender roles and sexualities.
Recent years have seen the emergence of new...
Does equality risk coercive conformity if it demands uniformity of identity?
The question at hand is whether an egalitarian society that requires people to be identical to one another would...
The ability to present oneself authentically is often seen as a positive trait, but can this be possible when one's identity is constantly labeled and expected to conform to societal norms? In a...
Adolescence is an important time in life when young people are exploring their identities and trying to figure out who they are. This can be a challenging process, especially given the pressures to...
In this essay, I will explore how queer soldiers navigate the tension between personal authenticity and conforming to military norms. To start, it is important to understand what the term "queer"...