What is identity? How do people construct their identities? Who are they really? These are some of the philosophical questions that have been asked throughout history, but it wasn't until recently...
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: The intersection of identity, gender, and performance: exploring how transgender individuals challenge societal norms
Queer theory has emerged from poststructuralist thought to examine and critique dominant power structures that determine social relations based on normative heteronormativity. It is a critical...
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: Exploring the intersectional nature of identity, ethics, and temporality in poststructuralist queer theory
Online queer communities have been crucial for fostering connections and creating safe spaces where people can express themselves freely and find support from like-minded individuals.
Digital...
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: 3 strategies queer communities use to resist commercialization, performativity, and algorithmic control online
Queer culture has been rapidly expanding due to increased visibility and acceptance across society. While this is largely positive, it also creates new pressures for individuals to fit into certain...
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: Unpacking the pressure to perform online: exploring how virtual spaces can support queer community.
Queer theory is an approach to understanding human behavior that challenges traditional concepts of gender and sexuality. It emphasizes the fluidity of identities and relationships, and seeks to...
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: Sexual fluidity and identity performativity: the queer philosophy of gender and sexuality
Queer communities are made up of individuals who identify outside of traditional gender roles and heteronormative sexual identities. These communities have become increasingly visible through social...
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: The pressure to perform normative ideals within queer communities
Queer theory is an interdisciplinary field that challenges traditional concepts of gender, sexuality, and power dynamics in society. It emphasizes the fluidity of these categories and argues against...
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: Exploring the intersectionality of gender, sexuality, and power dynamics through queer theory
How does pervasive visibility create pressures to conform to performative ideals within queer communities?
Performativity is a concept that refers to the way individuals present themselves in...
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: How pervasive visibility creates pressure to conform to performative ideals within queer communities?
Migration is often associated with changes to one's sense of self, including but not limited to social and cultural norms, gender roles, family structures, religion, economic status, and language....
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: Exploring the intersection of migration and queer intimacy: a performance of identity and resistance
Postmodern Philosophy Challenges Essentialist Assumptions in Queer Theory and Research
As a student of sociology, I have often wondered how to reconcile the various theories that exist regarding...
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: The impact of postmodern philosophy on queer theory and research: exploring performativity and essentialism