Queer philosophy is an emerging field that challenges traditional heteronormative and cissexist understandings of gender and sexuality. It seeks to explore alternative ways of being and relating...
When it comes to understanding the psychological implications of perceiving one's queerness as sacred rather than sinful, there is much research that has been conducted to shed light on this issue....
Queerness is often characterized as an identity based on nonconformity to dominant gender roles and norms. Radical self-affirmation and self-acceptance are therefore crucial for queer individuals...
Queer Approaches to Joy, Humor, and Play
Queer approaches to joy, humor, and play can be viewed as a way to expand ethical frameworks for relational flourishing and communal wellbeing. These...
There are three principles that have been found to be essential for many people's wellbeing and happiness: impermanence, ethical responsibility, and selfhood. Impermanence refers to the recognition...
The physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender population has been understudied and largely ignored in academic research.
Recent studies...
The concept of forgiveness has been studied extensively in philosophy, particularly in the fields of ethics and political theory. In recent years, however, there have been increasing attempts to...
Mindfulness-based interventions aim to train individuals to become more aware of their present moment experience and develop skills for managing difficult thoughts, feelings, and body sensations....
I will explore how queer approaches to pleasure, desire, and life satisfaction can inform philosophical reflections on wellbeing. First, let's define these concepts. Queerness is an umbrella term for...
I will discuss how internalized shame can affect queer individuals' identity development, social engagement, and interpersonal dynamics throughout their lifetime. Queerness is often associated with...