Sexual freedom has been linked to political resistance since ancient times, but it wasn't until the late 20th century that social scientists started to study how erotic practices subvert oppressive...
The body is an integral part of human existence. Our bodies are essential to how we experience life and interact with others. Bodily noncompliance refers to when individuals resist normative...
The social stigma against talking openly about sexuality is widespread. Even today, most people are uncomfortable discussing their own sexual desires or experiences publicly, let alone joking about...
In many cultures, people are often socialized to believe that their sexual expression must conform to certain norms and values, such as heteronormativity, monogamy, and patriarchy. This can create...
Erotic disobedience refers to an individual's rejection of socially imposed norms regarding sexual conduct and attitudes towards sexuality. It involves engaging in behaviors that are considered taboo...
I will examine the tension between philosophy and politics that arises when erotic desire is used to spark political change. Throughout history, sex has been a powerful tool for both social and...
How do erotic aesthetics subvert propaganda by transforming state symbols into objects of intimate reinterpretation?
Erotic aesthetics is the study of how sex and sexuality are used to create...
The purpose of this article is to analyze how erotic rituals can serve as a form of symbolic rehearsal for political resistance against oppressive systems. The word "ritual" refers to a set sequence...
In this paper, I will explore the various philosophical tensions that arise when erotic expression is used as a form of political resistance, discussing how it can both liberate and be dangerous. On...
Bodily Noncompliance as Erotic Expression and Political Resistance
Bodily noncompliance refers to the deliberate refusal to follow normative expectations of one's body or physical behavior. This...