Queer sociological studies challenge essentialist notions of identity because they explore how social structures and institutions construct and maintain gender and sexual identities that are fluid...
Can technology act simultaneously as a tool of empowerment and oppression for queer activists? This is a question that has been asked in many academic circles. On one hand, technologies such as...
Can therapy itself become an ethical intervention by affirming identities and challenging oppressive norms?
The Need for Identity Affirmation
Marginalized communities often face unique...
Feminists strive to achieve gender equality between women and men, but do trans people threaten this goal? Some argue that trans perspectives challenge traditional conceptions of gender, which may be...
Poetry and performance are powerful tools that have been used throughout history to express marginalized voices and challenge dominant narratives. In particular, queer poetry and performance has...
In our modern world, discrimination based on sexual orientation is still an issue that many countries struggle to overcome. Many members of the LGBTQ community have experienced various forms of...
The question at hand is whether love and intimacy can be used to provide psychological healing for individuals who are part of oppressed communities. Love and intimacy have been shown to play an...
How intersectionality is used to explore the intersections between LGBTQ identities and other marginalized identities.
Intersectionality is a concept that looks at how people experience various...
How does one define race? Why is it important to consider intersectionality when discussing oppression and empowerment? What are some examples of how these factors can interact and impact...
How can architecture serve as both a site of oppression and a medium of resistance for non-normative identities?
Architecture is often seen as an expression of power and control, with buildings...