Clandestine political groups are often required to maintain secrecy for their own safety. This can make it difficult for them to establish strong bonds of trust within their community, which is...
I will discuss how sexual taboos enforced by political institutions can lead to the creation of parallel underground erotic cultures with alternative moral logics. These underground communities may...
One can see how political trauma transforms the landscape of intimacy through the rise in new forms of bonding between individuals. Political trauma can be defined as an event or series of events...
The intersection between sexuality, politics, and social change is a fascinating one that has been explored by scholars, activists, and artists for centuries. Erotic expression, or the use of...
One of the most powerful ways that underground political communities can cultivate trust, solidarity, and loyalty is through the cultivation of erotic energy. Erotic energy refers to the power...
How does erotic alliance form networks of resistance within marginalized communities? Erotic alliances are defined as close and sustained emotional, physical, spiritual, and/or psychological bonds...
The role that sexual symbolism plays in consolidating, destabilizing, or reconfiguring political alliances is complex and nuanced. In this article, I will explore how various factors such as power...
Freedom movements involve individuals who come together to fight for their rights and achieve justice. These movements often rely on embodied protests, which allow participants to physically express...
How do clandestine revolutionary groups utilize erotic energy to strengthen cohesion and solidarity?
In order to answer this question, it is important to understand how clandestine revolutionary...
How Does Shared Sensual Empowerment Strengthen Collective Resistance, And What Emotional Energy Fuels Such Unity?
Sensual empowerment refers to the ability of individuals to express their...