Adolescent years are often characterized by the desire for social acceptance and approval from peers, family members, and society as a whole. This is because during this stage of life, individuals...
Mental health is an important aspect of overall well-being that can be affected by many factors, including one's thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships. Sexuality, or the expression of...
How do folkloric demons embody repressed cultural fears surrounding female eroticism, nocturnal seduction, and the uncontrollable forces of fertility and desire?
Demons are figures that represent...
Psychoanalytic theory can be used to explain many aspects of human behavior, including religion and religious beliefs. It has been suggested that some people may experience religious homophobia due...
The article describes how historical memory of queer repression informs contemporary identity politics and explores how emerging archival technologies could potentially transform the way communities...
In queer studies, "queer melancholia" is used to describe feelings of loss, mourning, and grief experienced by LGBTQ+ individuals due to their marginalized status in society. This concept highlights...
Queer Laughter as an Epistemic Tool for Confronting Pain and Repression
The term "queer" refers to those who do not conform to societal norms regarding gender identity and sexual orientation....
Queer youth refers to individuals who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation, also known as LGBTQ+. These young people...
Silence is often associated with negative connotations, such as avoidance or lack of communication.
It can also be seen as an act of self-care or protection from unwanted attention or harmful...
What is the moral significance of pleasure when framed as resistance to repression in queer thought?
In queer theory, pleasure is often seen as a key element in resisting oppression and...