Many scholars have argued that queer experiences can challenge traditional understandings of pleasure, consent, and ethics. This is because the normative assumptions underlying these concepts are...
Care, trust, and ethical responsibility are important aspects of all relationships, but they take on particular significance in queer friendships. Queer friendships are often characterized by their...
Queerness is often framed as an identity that is beyond binary categories and normative gender roles.
This understanding can also limit its potential to challenge dominant narratives about...
Authenticity Challenges and Maintenance Within Queer Ethics
Authenticity refers to the act of being true to oneself, one's values, beliefs, and identity. It is an essential component of...
The word "queer" is often used to refer to individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, intersex, asexual, pansexual, polyamorous, demisexual, omnisexual, aromantic,...
Tokens are objects that represent something else, often used to make a person feel included without actually having any real power or influence. Inclusion refers to the act of including someone or...
Queer people often face unique challenges when it comes to morals and ethics in their personal lives. Because of the way society treats them, they may feel like they have to hide their true selves...
Queer erotic desire is a powerful force that challenges normative political structures and provokes institutional or societal responses because it deviates from the traditional understanding of what...
As the world becomes increasingly globalized and interconnected, queer micro-communities are emerging as alternative political spaces that challenge traditional forms of government and power...
The concept of queerness is often understood as being outside of the heteronormative framework that governs society's expectations for gender and sexuality. Queer individuals have historically been...