How does self-censorship among queer artists influence creative production, societal discourse, and cultural innovation?
Self-censorship refers to the practice of limiting one's own expression or...
Fear of discrimination can have significant impacts on the education, career, and personal lives of members of the LGBTQ community. For young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual,...
We will explore how queer individuals in societies where surveillance is prevalent have to carefully navigate their personal lives and relationships in order to avoid detection and legal...
Queer art has played an important role in challenging social norms and pushing boundaries around issues related to gender identity, sexual orientation, and expression. Artists have been able to...
In many parts of the world, being open about one's gender identity or sexual orientation can lead to serious consequences for an individual's physical safety, employment opportunities, social status,...
LGBT communities face challenges to their basic rights and freedoms around the world, including legal restrictions on marriage, adoption, and even criminalization of homosexual activity. These...
The main idea behind this paper is that commodification of LGBTQ+ visibility affects internal perceptions of authenticity and empowerment through three primary mechanisms. First, it creates a false...
The history of art has always been shaped by the social, political, and religious forces that governed society. In many cases, these forces have attempted to control the expression of art through...
Queer professionals have to deal with a lot of discrimination in their workplaces due to their gender identity or sexual orientation. It often leads them to censor themselves, which can be very...
Cultural narratives about sexual morality are an important part of human society. They inform people's beliefs and attitudes towards sexual behavior, and they can have a significant impact on how...