Political authorities play a significant role in shaping cultural perceptions of eroticism along gendered lines. This is done through various means such as laws, policies, media, education, religious...
Eroticized metaphors are common in literature, art, film, and everyday speech. They can evoke powerful emotions and ideas about power dynamics between people.
These metaphors also play an...
How does sexual misconduct function as a narrative tool for reshaping historical and cultural perceptions of power? Sexual misconduct is an act that can be defined as unwanted, aggressive, abusive,...
LGBTQ individuals face challenges from their society's traditional beliefs, norms, and values when they come out to be open about their identity. This is especially true for people living in the...
Cultural Perceptions of Medical Authority
Medical authority is defined as "the right to exercise power within a healthcare setting". In many cultures around the world, traditional medicine has...
Media commodification is the practice of treating people's unique characteristics, such as their gender identity, sexual orientation, race, age, class, religion, etc., as marketable goods that can be...
Media representation of same-sex couples has been increasing significantly in recent years, influencing both cultural perceptions and public policy towards lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer...
As societies around the world grapple with the issue of defining and recognizing queer families, there is a growing need to examine how these families are viewed within the context of existing legal,...
Bodily Politics are the ways that individuals experience their bodies, including gender identity and sexual orientation. Societal Norms are the accepted standards for behavior in a particular...
Introduction to Queer Representation
Queer representation is increasingly becoming an essential aspect of media and entertainment as more people come out as LGBTQ+ individuals and demand accurate...