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...
The criminalization of sexual diversity refers to the punishment of certain forms of consensual sexual behavior that fall outside societal norms. This includes practices such as BDSM, polyamory,...
We will explore whether moral progress is better understood through changes in society's attitudes towards morality, such as increased acceptance of homosexuality and gender fluidity, or through...
Criminalizing Homosexuality and Reinforcing Cultural Notions of Normalcy
There are numerous regions worldwide where homosexuality is still considered to be illegal, including many countries in...
The history of criminalization of same-sex relationships has had a significant impact on contemporary legal and social attitudes towards lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities....