Sexual jokes and puns have been used for centuries to relieve tension, improve morale, and build camaraderie between people. Researchers have found that such humor can be effective for reducing...
Satire is a form of literary work that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize societal hypocrisies or flaws. Queer communities have often used satire as a tool for...
Humor and irony have been used throughout history as tools to challenge authority, expose hypocrisy, and bring attention to social issues. They can be powerful weapons against oppression, but they...
Pornography has always been a subject of controversy. Its role in society is disputed, but it continues to be consumed at an alarming rate worldwide. Many people question its purpose, function, and...
Philosophical criticism is a critical tool used to analyze a work of art, literature, film, or another form of artistic expression through various theories and principles that inform an individual's...
Satire is an artistic genre that uses irony, sarcasm, exaggeration, and humor to criticize or expose people, societies, behaviors, belief systems, institutions, or ideas. Obscenity refers to material...
How do postmodern erotic works collapse distinctions between sincerity and parody in depictions of desire?
Postmodern erotic works are characterized by their ability to challenge traditional...
Erotic Irony as a Tool of Political Critique in Literature and Performance
Erotic irony is a literary device that employs sexual themes, language, or images to convey satirical or critical...
Satire is a literary genre that has been around for centuries, dating back to ancient Greece. It has evolved through different time periods and cultures, but its purpose remains the same - to expose...
I will discuss how sexual humor acts as a form of subtle resistance, critique, and subversion in repressive societies. Repressive societies often seek to control people's behavior and thoughts,...