Queer embodiment is a way to understand and experience identity through one's body instead of through societal norms and expectations for gender and sexuality. It challenges traditional beliefs about...
Trans Joy is an experience that can be described as a feeling of deep, unwavering happiness and fulfillment associated with one's gender identity and expression. It is a state of being that...
Transgender people are often assumed to be mentally ill or confused about their gender, which is based on a narrow understanding of "natural" identity and bodily authenticity that privilege...
What obligations arise from affirming and supporting trans identities in normative social structures? This is a question that has been debated extensively among scholars, activists, and everyday...
Embracing one's true gender identity is an act of authenticity that enables individuals to express their innermost selves without fear or shame. Transgender persons experience social stigma,...
Trans Embodiment and Autonomous Selfhood
Transgender individuals have become increasingly visible in recent years due to their growing social acceptance and advocacy for gender-affirming...
Feminism and transgender activism have been linked since the early days of second-wave feminism in the 1960s.
This linkage has often been fraught with tension due to differences between the two...
Artistic expression has been used throughout history to explore social issues, challenge norms, and promote change. One area where it can play a particularly powerful role is in advocating for...
How does restricted access to gender-affirming care impact social participation, employment, and educational outcomes for transgender people?
Transgender individuals who do not have access to...
Art is often seen as a way to express ourselves creatively and communicate ideas, thoughts, emotions, and beliefs. It can also be used as a tool for social change and activism, including advocating...