How do tropes and narrative conventions in media influence societal expectations of trans people?
To answer this question, we must first define "tropes" as they relate to literature and film. A...
There has been an increase in media attention to stories about transgender people, especially those that highlight their struggles and hardships. This focus on the tragic aspects of trans experience...
There has been an increasing awareness of the prevalence of transphobia in various social, political, and cultural contexts around the world. Transphobia is defined as the fear or hatred of...
Can exposure to trans experiences humanize difference, or does it risk voyeurism and objectification?
There has been an increase in media coverage of transgender people and their stories, from...
The representation of transgender people in cinema has undergone significant changes since the early days of filmmaking. While some movies have shown trans individuals in negative or dehumanizing...
Transphobia is a pervasive form of discrimination that affects many individuals around the world, especially those who identify as transgender or gender nonconforming. It manifests itself in various...
In today's society, there are many forms of art that can be used to reflect upon transphobia. Visual and performative arts have been found to be particularly effective at inspiring people to think...
As a gender nonconforming person, I have often questioned whether art can accurately portray trans experiences without resorting to metaphors or lessons. While many pieces do offer insight into the...
Trans people have always been visible but often under conditions they do not choose or control. They are seen through the lens of others, their appearance is commented on, their clothing choices are...
How do visual aesthetics frame the trans body as humanized or objectified, and what moral implications arise?
The way that visual aesthetics frame the trans body can have significant moral...