In the field of psychotherapy, there has been much discussion surrounding the issue of whether or not therapy can ever be truly free from heteronormative bias. Heteronormativity is a term used to...
Feminist epistemology is an approach to knowledge that challenges traditional Western philosophies which have been dominated by masculine perspectives. It proposes that gendered experiences are...
The question of how queer philosophy interrogates the limits of language in articulating marginalized subjectivities is one that has been explored by scholars from various disciplines. In this...
How do Indigenous and Pre-Colonial Conceptions of Gender Fluidity Challenge Modern Queer Theories?
Indigenous and pre-colonial cultures have had a diverse range of conceptions of gender that are...
The topic of sexual orientation and gender identity is often seen as taboo in academic circles. Many scholars choose to ignore these topics altogether, while others address them in a superficial way...
Introduction to Queer Theory
Queer theory is an interdisciplinary academic field that emerged from within literary studies and cultural criticism during the late twentieth century. It has since...
How can queer theoretical approaches to mass culture reveal hidden mechanisms of power, normativity, and desire, and what strategies can be developed for cultural resistance and...
Internalized homophobia is an important concept that has been studied extensively within the field of queer theory and psychology. It refers to when members of a minority group internalize negative...
In order for an individual to process internalized shame related to their sexual identity, they may benefit from engaging in experimental exploration. This could involve trying out different types of...
Erotic photography refers to pictures that aim to depict sexual activity or nudity for the purpose of creating an atmosphere of desire, passion, or sensuality. It is commonly used in magazines,...