During wars, people are often forced to live in close quarters due to limited resources, cramped living conditions, and the constant threat of attack. This proximity can lead to physical contact...
The concept of queer joy has been explored extensively in academic literature. It refers to the experience of positive emotions associated with non-heterosexual identities and practices, such as...
Resistance can be understood as an act of courage and defiance against unjust authority or oppressive forces that threaten human rights, freedom, and dignity.
What happens when survival itself...
In what sense is love an act of existential affirmation in the face of societal denial?
Love is often thought of as a positive force that brings people together and creates meaningful connections...
Desire is an essential part of human nature that enables individuals to strive for fulfillment, satisfaction, and meaning in their lives.
Societal norms often dictate what is considered acceptable...
Eroticizing Excrement: Psychological Needs, Moral Conflict, and Self-Expression
Excrement is an essential bodily function that plays a vital role in maintaining health and wellness.
In popular...
Erotic Transgression Through Nudity and Exposure
Nudity and exposure are common themes in art, literature, and popular culture. They can be used to express different emotions, ideas, and desires,...
I will explore how subcultural symbols can be used to create strong bonds among individuals within a group while resisting dominant social norms. Subculture is defined as a "group that has beliefs or...
The human body has been used as a site of resistance in many authoritarian contexts throughout history. In Nazi Germany, for example, Jewish prisoners were tattooed to identify them and mark their...
In an authoritarian context, there are many ways that people may express their individuality and independence.
Some of these expressions can be seen as threatening to those who hold power. One way...