Sexual script theory is a concept developed by psychologist John Gagnon and his colleagues to explain how society shapes sexual behavior. According to this theory, individuals learn about what is...
Personal identity vs. societal expectations
The interplay between personal identity and societal expectations can have significant implications for long-term emotional health. One's sense of self...
In many parts of the world, particularly in conservative cultures where gender norms are strictly adhered to, there exists a tension between an individual's personal identity and societal or familial...
Poststructuralist theory provides an exciting way to understand how people develop their identities through their interactions with social structures like language, power dynamics, cultural norms,...
Societal expectations are commonly understood to be the customary set of behaviors that individuals follow in order to fit into society. These expectations are usually learned through socialization,...
Loving against the grain of societal expectations can be an intense experience for many individuals. It often involves internal dialogue that challenges traditional norms and cultural values...
As a way of challenging traditional ideas about gender identity and sexual orientation, radical queer self-expression can be seen as both a philosophical critique and a form of personal resistance to...
There has been an increased focus on individual freedom and autonomy in many spheres of life. This trend is also evident in the realm of gender and sexual identity, where people are increasingly free...
Queer temporality is the idea that time exists outside of linear progression, that it is non-linear and can be bent, stretched, compressed, or frozen. It challenges dominant narratives of life...
Sexual self-confidence refers to how comfortable an individual feels about their own sexuality and ability to express it in various ways. It encompasses physical, emotional, mental, and social...