The phenomenon of gamification is rapidly changing how people interact with each other and express their identities online. Gamification refers to the application of game design elements to non-game...
Can bodily autonomy ever be absolute in a world where identity is mediated through institutional validation? The concept of bodily autonomy refers to an individual's right to control their own body,...
Does the pursuit of recognition risk transforming identity into another instrument of regulation?
Let's define what "identity" is. According to Webster's dictionary, it refers to the set of...
Is the Medicalization of Youth Gender Identity an Act of Care or Control?
Gender is defined as the personal identity that we associate with one's biological traits and behavioral characteristics....
Silence can be an effective tool for resisting societal pressures that seek to define individuals based on their gender identity and sexual orientation. This can take many forms, from refusing to...
Homophobia is often cited as an explanation for why some men may avoid same-sex attraction, but it is also true that many men can experience desire without identifying themselves as gay. This paper...
Silence can be seen as a form of rejection when it occurs within the confines of a household setting. This rejection may manifest itself in a variety of ways, including physical isolation, emotional...
LGBTQIA+ people have always been at risk of surveillance and control by heteronormative institutions, which aim to police their bodies, behaviors, identities, and desires. In the past few decades,...
Autonomy is traditionally understood as an individual's freedom to make their own decisions and exercise control over their actions without external interference or constraint.
Recent research in...
Love is a powerful force that can challenge and even subvert societal norms and structures. It has the potential to disrupt traditional hierarchies of power and authority, which are often based on...