Articles Tagged With #dismantleoppression
QUEER VULNERABILITY: EMBRACING IDENTITY AND CHALLENGING HETERONORMATIVITY.
Queer vulnerability refers to the willingness and ability of members of LGBTQ+ communities to be open about their sexuality and gender identity, even when it may put them at risk of discrimination,...
THE COMPLEX RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CONFORMITY AND INCLUSION: EXPLORING HOW SOCIETAL VALUES IMPACT SOCIAL JUSTICE EFFORTS
The idea that inclusion can be morally justified while still requiring individuals to conform to existing social norms raises important ethical considerations. On one hand, societal values and norms...
EXPLORING HOW SEXUAL SCANDALS IGNITE SOCIAL TRANSFORMATIONS METOO MOVEMENT AND BEYOND
Sexual scandals have historically played an important role in catalyzing broader social and political transformations, particularly in regards to issues related to gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and...
UNDERSTANDING AND CHALLENGING HETEROPATRIARCHY: A CALL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
The term "heteropatriarchy" refers to a system of oppression that privileges cisgender, heterosexual men as superior to everyone else, especially women and people who are nonbinary or LGBTQ+. This...
HOW TO TRANSLATE YOUR SENSE OF EMPATHY INTO POLITICAL ACTION THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE?
How can one translate their sense of empathy for another person's struggles into concrete political and social actions that will make a difference? This question has been a subject of much debate...
THE IMPACT OF MARGINALIZATION ON QUEER INDIVIDUALS SEXUAL EXPERIENCES: A CALL FOR INCLUSIVITY AND EQUALITY
We can start by examining how queer individuals are often marginalized in society due to their sexual orientation and gender identity. This marginalization often leads to exclusion from various...
HOW EMPATHY AND ALLYSHIP CAN DRIVE POSITIVE POLITICAL CHANGE FOR LGBTQ+ COMMUNITIES
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, while allyship involves actively supporting marginalized groups and advocating for their rights. In this article, I will discuss...
HOW TO USE QUEER CARE ETHICS TO CREATE COMMUNITIES BASED ON COMPASSION AND INTERDEPENDENCE?
Queer Care Ethics is an alternative framework that offers a rethinking of justice through compassion instead of punishment. It focuses on the creation of communities where individuals are cared for...
THE POWER OF EDUCATION IN PROMOTING AWARENESS ABOUT GENDER NORMS AND STEREOTYPES
The term “gender” refers to the socially constructed roles that society assigns to individuals based on their biological sex. Education is a powerful tool for promoting awareness about gender norms...