The issue of religion and homosexuality has been a hot button topic for many years, but it is one that continues to be debated in many circles today. While some religions view homosexuality as an...
Governments have been using data to suppress queer communities for centuries. One way this is done is through the use of moral panics that are often fueled by fears about the impact of same-sex...
"How can we understand the pervasive cultural phenomenon of moral panics around queerness? What do they tell us about societal attitudes towards gender, sexuality, and power? In this essay, I will...
How do laws designed to "protect children" often disguise moral panic about gender diversity?
By disguising concerns for the wellbeing of children under the guise of "protection", laws that...
How do media narratives about "trans deception" perpetuate fear and moral panic?
The idea that transgender individuals are "deceptive" is often presented in popular culture as a moral panic that...
Governments around the world have always found ways to suppress marginalized communities through various means, including using laws and policies that target them directly or indirectly. One such...
Moral Panic refers to the social reaction towards any perceived threat to societal norms or values that is often exaggerated and blown out of proportion. This phenomenon has been observed for...
Political discourse refers to the language used by politicians and other public figures when discussing issues related to politics. This includes speeches, interviews, debates, press conferences, and...