I will examine how private sexual misconduct can be transformed into an instrument of political power. First, let's explore the nature of private sexual misconduct and its consequences for...
Can the eroticization of political authority influence voter perception and electoral outcomes?
The relationship between politics and sexuality has been a controversial issue since ancient times....
Sexual liberation is an ideology that emphasizes freedom of sexual expression without judgement or discrimination. This can be seen in many different contexts such as clothing choices, body...
Intimate transgressions are incidents where one's personal boundaries are violated, such as unsolicited sexual advances, nonconsensual touching, physical abuse, verbal harassment, or stalking. While...
Sexual indiscretions have been known to ignite outrage, shame, and scandal among politicians and public figures since time immemorial. When such incidents are brought to light, they often trigger...
In a democratic system, there is more freedom to voice opinions publicly, which means that sexual scandals are harder to hide. In an authoritarian system, censorship prevents people from speaking out...
The erotic dimension of protest performance refers to the incorporation of sexuality, sensuality, and intimacy into acts of resistance and demonstration aiming to convey a message and spark change....
Can Sexual Ethics Be Integrated Into Political Theory Without Moralizing Personal Behavior?
Political theory addresses how people interact with each other politically, socially, and economically...
The conceptualization of power has always been intricately linked to sexuality, gender, and intimate relations, since it is often represented through these forms in many societies. Sexualized...
Erotic Rebellion, Ethical Reflection, and Counterculture Identity
By John Jones, Senior Lecturer
Ernest Hemingway once said that "Writers are like prostitutes; they will do anything to make...