Religious visual culture is an integral part of many people's lives, especially those who identify as religious. In fact, for some individuals, their faith is so important that it dictates almost...
In many religions, visual control of bodies plays an important role in how people relate to each other and their spiritual practices. This can lead to feelings of shame, desire, and relational...
Sexual norms are cultural expectations that regulate human behaviors related to sex, gender roles, and sexuality. They can take various forms such as social practices, laws, customs, beliefs,...
Sexual taboos refer to behaviors that are considered socially unacceptable or morally reprehensible when it comes to human sexuality. These taboos can take many forms, including cultural norms,...
In many cultures around the world, there are specific beliefs and practices regarding sexual activity that are considered taboo. These taboos often intersect with various aspects of visual culture,...
I will explore how fashion and visual culture can shape people's perception of attractiveness, desirability, and mate value when it comes to choosing partners for romantic or sexual relationships. I...
Sexual stereotypes are commonly understood as socially constructed ideas about what is considered normal, acceptable, or desirable when it comes to gender and sexuality. In recent years, there has...
LGBTQ+ communities are known for their vibrant and diverse visual art culture that has helped to shape cultural norms and create new ways of thinking about gender and sexuality. Visual art is an...
How might queer fashion evolve beyond resistance or commodification to generate new forms of self-expression and identity, and what might the visual culture of queerness look like in the coming...
Queerness is an umbrella term for non-heterosexual sexual orientations and gender identities that fall outside of the traditional cisgender and heterosexual norm. In recent years, queer people have...