How Adolescents Interpret Sexual Norms Communicated Through Music & Pop Culture
Adolescence is a time when young people explore their identities and values, including those related to sex and...
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: What are teenagers learning from music and pop culture about sex? exploring how adolescents interpret sexual norms
Sexuality is a natural part of human life that has been explored throughout history through various forms of art such as literature, film, music, and television shows.
Today's popular media is...
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Fictional romantic narratives are an essential part of pop culture that has shaped the way we view love, desire, and relationships. From classic novels to modern movies, these stories have given us a...
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: How fictional romance shapes expectations about relationships: unrealistic intensity & harmful behavior
I will discuss how queer theory can reimagine justice as an aesthetic balance between emotion, truth, and care. First, let's explore what queer theory is and why it matters to think about justice in...
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: Queering justice: emotion, truth, and care in literature and popular culture
The question of how to lead an authentic life is one that has been debated since ancient times. In recent years, queer theory has emerged as a way of thinking about identity, politics, and culture...
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: Queer approaches to joy and desire: alternative frameworks for existential fulfillment
Love is an incredibly powerful force that can bring people together in ways beyond imagination. It has been said to conquer all and transcend boundaries, but it is also deeply rooted in human...
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: The power of alternative forms of love: exploring nonheteronormative relationships beyond cultural constraints
Long-running TV shows have been influencing adult communication patterns, relational expectations, and strategies for emotional negotiation since their introduction to the entertainment landscape....
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: How longrunning tv shows have influenced adult communication patterns
The concept of representation fatigue is relevant for anyone who experiences it, but it is particularly significant when applied to LGBTQ people, whose identities are often misrepresented in...
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: Exploring how representation fatigue affects lgbtq selfconcept and mental health
Adolescence is a time of transition from childhood to adulthood, marked by physical changes and psychological shifts that shape one's sense of self and identity. Sexuality plays an important role in...
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: Uncovering teens interpretations of moral ambiguity in literature and its effect on behavior
Sexualized motifs are often found in popular music videos, such as suggestive dancing, revealing clothing, and flirtatious behavior between performers. These elements can be viewed as having both...
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: Sexualized motifs in popular music videos: how repeat exposure affects neural processing and cultural norms