Sexual agency can be defined as an individual's ability to make informed decisions about their own sexual behavior and expression without external pressure or coercion. In many societies around the...
Consent is a crucial aspect of reclaiming one's bodily autonomy and freedom. It allows individuals to take control of their bodies and make decisions about what happens to them, including sexual...
How do survivors reconcile the experience of violation with aspirations for agency, autonomy, and personal empowerment?
Survivors of sexual violence often face a unique set of challenges in their...
Survivors of sexual violence often face significant emotional challenges that may persist for years after the traumatic event. These emotions include feelings of shame, guilt, fear, anger, sadness,...
Sexual Violence Can Have Lasting Effects on Survivors' Self-Image
Sexual assault can have lasting effects on a person's sense of identity, including their perception of attractiveness, worthiness,...
How does the reclamation of self challenge traditional moral hierarchies of power?
The reclamation of self is the process of taking back control of one's own body, mind, and soul from external...
Coming out is the process of self-disclosure of one's gender identity, sexual orientation, or romantic attraction to others. It involves revealing this information about oneself to people outside of...
Narratives of queer resistance refer to stories that challenge societal norms around gender and sexuality. These narratives often center on individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual,...
The topic discussed in this paper is how can desire and sexuality be reclaimed as tools for empowerment and liberation from systemic shame. This discussion will examine the ways in which people are...