In our society, there are certain normative assumptions about gender, sexuality, and how one ought to present oneself publicly.
It is often expected that individuals identify as either male or...
The philosophical assumption that underlies social contract theory is that society exists to serve individuals' needs. This means that society is created for the sake of individuals rather than...
Queer Relationality and Ethical Duties
Ethics is a branch of philosophy that deals with principles related to human conduct, rightness, wrongness, and morality. It encompasses moral codes and...
Queerness is an umbrella term for sexual orientations that fall outside of heteronormativity, meaning it rejects the idea that sexual desire, romantic love, and emotional attachment must all be...
In contemporary philosophy, relational ethics focuses on the importance of relationships and their moral significance. Emotional responsibility is seen as an essential aspect of maintaining healthy...
Marginal subcultures within the LGBT community often have unique and innovative ways of thinking about sex, sexuality, gender, and intimate relationships that differ from mainstream society's...
Can queer pleasure be philosophically articulated as a means of reclaiming ethical agency?
Queer pleasure is an experience that defies traditional norms and cultural expectations around sexuality...
The notion that some people experience love differently than others, including those who identify as LGBTQIA+, challenges traditional conceptions of what it means to have a loving relationship. This...
Queer love is a broad term used to describe romantic and/or sexual relationships between people who do not identify as heterosexual, cisgender, monogamous, or traditional in their approach to love...
Can bisexual and queer love teach philosophy that care does not require exclusivity to be sincere?
Many people believe that being exclusive is necessary for genuine love and commitment in...