Fetishizing bisexuality is becoming increasingly commonplace in modern media. Films, TV shows, music videos, advertising campaigns, books, magazines, social media posts—all sorts of platforms are now...
What are the power relations inherent in the commodification of queer performance?
Commodification is the process whereby goods, services, or ideas are converted into exchangeable units that can...
Some people experience emotional distress when they are fetishized or exoticized based on their queer identity. This can lead to feelings of objectification, discomfort, and alienation from...
Overview of Media Fetishization and Marginalization
Fetishization is defined as an objectification of individuals that reduces them to their physical appearance, which can be used for...
Sexual attraction is an instinctive response to another person that can be influenced by physical appearance, behavioral traits, social status, age, culture, beliefs, and many other factors....
When it comes to the representation of people who identify as queer in popular culture, there is often a tension between being fetishized and stigmatized. On one hand, some individuals may be...
Race has been an integral part of human history since ancient times and is defined as a social construct that categorizes people based on physical traits like skin color, facial features, hair...
Can artistic portrayals of transition move beyond voyeuristic fascination toward genuine humanization?
This is an intriguing question that has been debated among scholars and artists alike for...
Commodification refers to the process of turning something into a commodity for sale in markets, such as goods, services, ideas, and identities. Queer identity is an umbrella term used to describe...
The global capitalist system has historically been characterized by exploitation and inequality, and it continues to do so today. One way this is evident is through the commodification of queer...