Pride events have become increasingly popular and widespread globally as they are seen as a powerful tool for promoting LGBTQ+ rights and visibility.
It is important to recognize that these...
Advertising plays an essential role in shaping society's perception of various social groups, including those who identify as LGBTQ.
Navigating tensions between authentic representation and...
The concept of "LGBT tourism" has gained significant attention from researchers and practitioners alike due to its potential impact on global tourism destinations. This phenomenon involves the travel...
As more countries become increasingly accepting of different types of romantic and sexual orientations, how do they depict these identities through films? The representation of queer relationships in...
Is representation a sufficient measure of social justice, or must structural change accompany it?
The question of whether representation alone is enough to achieve social justice has been debated...
Do Quota Systems Risk Tokenizing Individuals While Aiming To Achieve Structural Justice?
More and more organizations have implemented diversity and inclusion initiatives, which often involve...
The issue of institutionalized representation has been one that has garnered much attention recently. With the rise of social movements such as Black Lives Matter, the MeToo movement, and the push...
Mass media plays a crucial role in shaping societal attitudes towards gender and sexuality. Representation of LGBTQ+ people in mainstream media has increased significantly since the late 20th...
Pride events are an important way for LGBTQIA+ people to celebrate their identities and connect with each other.
These events have also become increasingly commercialized, with corporations using...
One way that media commodifies queer identity is through the representation of "gay men". Gay men are often depicted as hypersexualized individuals who engage in risky behavior such as drug use,...