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....
LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. Global human rights regimes refer to international laws and treaties that protect all individuals' rights to life, liberty, security,...
The history of LGBT movements and struggles for rights is marked by the criminalization and persecution of queer individuals, often resulting in violence and death. This has led to a culture of...
African countries have undergone several colonizations throughout history. These colonial experiences led to the creation of laws, norms, and cultural practices that are still present today. One such...