What are media representations?
Media representations refer to images, texts, sounds, movies, TV shows, songs, books, magazines, websites, and social media posts that present certain messages...
The way people think about sexuality is influenced by many factors that interact in various ways. Sexual duality refers to the difference between public and private spheres. It has been studied...
Sexual Double Standards are norms that stigmatize women's sexual behavior while excusing men's. They can be expressed explicitly through laws, attitudes, social norms, and media representations....
There has been an increasing interest among scholars in the ways that people experience and express their sexual desires, particularly in the context of societal norms and constraints. This paper...
Queer Phenomenology is an interdisciplinary field of study that explores how people experience the world through their own bodies and identities. It takes into account the lived experiences of...
Researchers have begun to explore the role that internalized stereotypes play in shaping individuals' experiences across various domains, including their social interactions, professional...
I will discuss how internalized social stereotypes can manifest in decision-making, interpersonal relationships, and self-concept in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals. These...
Sexuality is an important aspect of human life that has been studied extensively for centuries, but it continues to be surrounded by stigma and misconceptions. Gender and sexuality are intrinsically...
Masculinity has traditionally been understood as a set of behaviors and characteristics that are typically associated with men and maleness.
This traditional understanding of masculinity is often...
Society plays an important role in shaping people's thoughts, attitudes, behaviors, and even their desires when it comes to matters related to sexuality and intimate relationships. Societal norms,...