Erotic shame is a feeling of embarrassment or self-doubt that can arise when individuals experience negative social judgments related to their sexual desires, behaviors, or identities. This type of...
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: Overcoming societal stigma & exploring eroticism: the interplay between political institutions and sexual shame.
In erotic resistance, members of oppressed communities use their bodies and sexuality to subvert dominant political narratives that seek to control them. This can take many forms, from subtle...
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: How marginalized communities use their sexuality to resist oppression and empower themselves
In today's society, many people are subject to strict moral codes that dictate what is acceptable behavior when it comes to sex, sexuality, and intimacy.
For some individuals, such codes can feel...
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: Erotic sovereignty: challenging moral hierarchies and asserting political independence
How does erotic autonomy challenge the political boundaries that govern bodies and desire? Erotic autonomy is a powerful tool for critiquing patriarchal laws because it allows individuals to take...
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: How erotic autonomy challenges patriarchal laws and empowers women through sexual freedom and expression
The question of how political norms impact the visibility of queer bodies in public spaces is an important one, particularly when it comes to considering the role that such visibility plays in...
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: Understanding how political norms impact queer body visibility and its impact on erotic imaginaries
Queer desire is an expression that challenges traditional political narratives and provokes societal and institutional reactions due to its ability to create discomfort and destabilize power...
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: Challenging heteronormativity: unpacking the complexity and fluidity of queer desire
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...
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: How sexual expression can challenge normative systems of power
The concept of erotic autonomy has been explored in various disciplines, including philosophy, literature, psychology, sociology, history, anthropology, and political science, to name a few.
Its...
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: The power of sexual autonomy: challenging social norms and empowering individuals
Erotic creativity has been a source of liberation for individuals who have faced oppression, marginalization, and societal constraints. It allows them to express their desires and needs without being...
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: How erotic art can reshape our understanding of sexuality and liberate those who have felt oppressed
I will discuss how social movements employ erotic aesthetic strategies to build community and encourage collective action for change. Erotic aesthetics have been used throughout history as an...
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: Using erotic aesthetic strategies in social movements: exploring their potential benefits and risks