Queer subculture is a term used to describe alternative lifestyles and communities that exist outside of mainstream society's binary gender norms. It includes people who identify as lesbian, gay,...
The human body is often viewed as a physical manifestation of one's gender identity and can serve as an important means for expressing one's sexual orientation.
The way individuals express their...
Digital avatars are computer-generated representations of human forms that can be used to communicate with others online through text, images, video, or audio. They have been used in various contexts...
How do bodily practices and performative acts shape queer identity, and how do cultural norms mediate the interpretation of these expressions?
The act of identifying oneself as queer is often...
Virtual Reality (VR) environments offer unique opportunities for exploring and experimenting with fluid and non-binary gender identities in a safe and accessible way. By creating a space where users...
Queer embodiment challenges binary frameworks of gender, sexuality, morality, and normative social order through its nonconforming ways of experiencing and expressing identity, body, desire, and...
The impact of digital avatars on gender identity and expression has been significant since their introduction to virtual reality spaces such as Second Life. These avatars can be customized to...
The concept of gender refers to the social roles and expectations that individuals assume based on their biological sex, which can be either male, female, intersex, nonbinary, agender, etc. Gender is...
Bodily performance, ritual, and artistic expression are all ways that individuals can express themselves and communicate with others. In recent years, there has been increased interest in exploring...