Gender identity is an essential part of who we are as human beings, but it is also closely linked to biology and physical characteristics. In recent years, there has been an increase in the...
Medical institutions have played an essential role in shaping society's view of what is considered "normal" when it comes to human anatomy and sexuality. For centuries, doctors and other healthcare...
Can medical ethics account for the existential dimension of becoming oneself?
The question of whether medical ethics can adequately address the existential dimension of self-becoming is a critical...
There has been an increase in public attention towards the issue of coerced sterilization. This practice involves forcing individuals to undergo surgical procedures that permanently impair their...
History of medicalization and stigmatization of homosexuality
Beginning around the 19th century, Western society began to view homosexual behavior as unnatural and deviant, leading to its...
The word "queer" has been used to refer to people who identify themselves outside of traditional heteronormative definitions of gender and sexuality since at least the mid-twentieth century. In this...
The history of forced sterilization is rooted in eugenics, which was popular during the early 20th century and sought to improve society through selective breeding. This practice was particularly...
Gender-affirming care is a medical service that supports individuals who wish to transition from one gender identity to another through hormone therapy, surgery, and psychological support. While it...
How does the history of forced sterilization illuminate intersections between legal authority, medical ethics, and bodily autonomy? This article explores this question through an examination of the...
Sexual taboos are social norms that dictate what is considered acceptable or unacceptable when it comes to sex and sexual expression. These norms vary widely across cultures and time periods but...