Kabuki is a traditional form of Japanese theatre that combines music, dance, mime, comedy, and drama. It has been performed since the seventeenth century and remains popular today. One genre within...
Fantasies involving gender fluidity, inversion, or transformation are becoming increasingly common among individuals who identify themselves as queer. These types of fantasies often involve...
I will explore the ways in which humor acts as a subversive strategy that exposes contradictions in societal expectations around gender, sexuality, and emotional expression. Humor can be an effective...
Throughout human history, societies have had an interest in how people express their sexuality. This fascination has led to various belief systems, laws, traditions, taboos, and cultures that dictate...
Soldiers face many challenges when it comes to balancing their individual needs and desires with those of the military. This can be especially difficult when it comes to matters related to sexuality...
Transgender people are those whose gender identity does not match their assigned sex at birth. Historical studies of these individuals have been instrumental in broadening our understanding of gender...
What does it mean to see a “fluid body� The term is an umbrella category for all body types and expressions that are not exclusively male or female, but rather represent a blend of both genders....
Erotic transgression is defined as the act of violating socially acceptable norms related to sex, sexuality, or intimacy. It can take many forms, such as infidelity, voyeurism, exhibitionism,...
Queer identity is formed through embodied experiences that challenge societal norms of gender and sexuality. These experiences can be expressed in various ways, including but not limited to...
Drag is a form of performance art that involves individuals, usually men, dressing up as women and presenting themselves to audiences in an exaggerated and often parodic way. It has been practiced...