The undocumented population is an important part of many countries' economies but faces numerous challenges, especially when it comes to accessing resources like healthcare and education due to their...
I will present a brief introduction to the topic "How do institutions of law encode sexual transgression as crimes that justify broader systems of control?" followed by an explanation of how sexual...
The phrase "moral failure" refers to the inability of an individual or a group to conform to the established moral standards of their society. This can manifest in various ways, including deviant...
In society today, there are often strict social norms regarding what is considered appropriate behavior and attitudes towards sex and relationships. These norms can be enforced through...
The criminalization of sexual diversity is rooted in a series of assumptions about what constitutes "normal" sexual behavior, and it reflects deeper cultural anxieties about deviant sexual practices...
Sexual deviance is a concept that has been used for centuries to exclude people from society based on their sexual behavior. This can take many forms, including homosexuality, transgender identity,...
In authoritarian societies, erotic life is often seen as a threat to social order and stability. Regimes that are authoritarian tend to view sex and sexuality with suspicion and fear, seeing them as...
The state has consistently manipulated narratives of sexual danger to justify policing of marginalized communities, particularly people of color, transgender individuals, and gender nonconforming...
In societies where traditional gender roles are prevalent, there is often an expectation that men and women will conform to certain norms when it comes to their romantic and sexual...
What is Criminalization?
Criminalization refers to the process of making an activity illegal and punishable under the law. It usually involves imposing penalties on individuals who engage in that...