The modern family is no longer limited to traditional heterosexual nuclear households with children raised by two parents of opposite genders. With changing social attitudes towards same-sex marriage...
There has been much debate about how LGBT movements have impacted civil society and civic engagement. While some argue that these movements have made great strides in advancing equality and...
The idea that government can influence public opinion is an ancient one. In fact, governments have been trying to do so since their inception. One could argue that this has even been part of the role...
Whenever traditional concepts of gender diversity clash with state-imposed definitions of male and female, it can lead to misunderstandings, confusion, and conflict. In many cultures around the...
I will examine how visibilities in media can change from being initially subversive to eventually becoming normalized. Visibility refers to when certain topics, themes, or ideas are presented...
Self-naming is a powerful tool for individuals to assert their identity and challenge societal norms. It allows them to create their own narrative and break free from the confines of prescribed...
The struggle for queer rights is an ongoing process that involves various factors. Queer movements are constantly navigating through the intersections of culture, history, politics, religion, and...
Theatrical representations have been a powerful force for change throughout history. By representing queer identities on stage, playwrights, actors, and directors have helped to shift societal...
How do media portrayals of gender and sexuality shape societal attitudes, social norms, and policy outcomes?
Gender is a cultural construct that shapes how people are expected to act and behave...
There are many debates about whether legislation can truly promote moral change in society. While laws are important tools for enforcing social norms and punishing those who break them, they cannot...