The act of symbolically including marginalized groups has become common practice among institutions of power to appear progressive and inclusive while concealing their true lack of commitment to...
"Radical Joy is an emerging concept that challenges traditional moralities and societal norms around gender, sexuality, and power dynamics. It provides a powerful critique of how these systems have...
We will explore the idea that lesbian phenomenology can help us better understand trust, care, and vulnerability in intimate relationships. By analyzing the experiences of lesbian women, we can gain...
There has been growing attention paid to the importance of mutual care in lesbian friendships, particularly in terms of its role in fostering solidarity, interdependence, and ethical responsibility....
Queer Ecology and Nature as Constructed vs Inherent
The term "queer ecology" refers to the intersections of environmentalism, LGBTQ+ rights, and feminist theory. It emerged in the late twentieth...
Coming out is often understood as an individual process of self-identification, disclosure, and public acknowledgment of one's sexual orientation or gender identity.
This understanding can be...
What insights into relational ethics and belonging emerge from queer philosophical approaches to selfhood?
The concept of "relational" is often considered central to understandings of identity...
I will explore how queer temporality can inform ethical decision-making for those who understand their lives as a series of nonlinear experiences and discontinuities. Queer temporality is an approach...
The idea of queer morality can be defined as a way of thinking about ethics that is focused on social justice for people who identify as LGBTQIA+. Queer morals emphasize issues such as consent,...
Feminist theory is an important framework for understanding how gender roles are constructed and maintained in society. One way that this theory can be applied to analyze popular culture is through...