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Reading / Shade
“As Mother Corey notes, throwing shade is an evolution of reading where direct insult becomes unnecessary. Throwing shade is slant insult whereby a person talks about someone indirectly” [1] Timothy oleksiak, “when queers listen” Definition Queer cultures, like any other cultural group, are not monolithic, so its tough to give a one-size-fits all answer. However,…
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Heteronormativity
/het-uh-roh-nawr-muh-tiv-i-tee/ noun Heteronormativity is a concept that refers to the presumption that heterosexual and cisgender norms are the standard for human relationships and identities. It is the societal expectation that individuals should conform to traditional notions of gender and sexuality, where heterosexual relationships and cisgender identities are considered to be the standard. This concept highlights…
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Femme
Femme & Femininity Using ‘Femme’! Diversity in Femme Identities Historical Background: “Femme” is a term originally used to describe a lesbian woman who embodies a feminine identity or appearance, but this meaning has evolved over the years. Initially associated with lesbian history and culture, “femme” typically distinguished traditionally feminine lesbians from their more masculine gay…
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HIV/AIDS
Topic: The Impact of Prejudice and Discrimination Caused by Social Stereotypes on Sexual Minorities Living with HIV Definition Stereotype: A stereotype is an oversimplified and often biased belief or assumption about individuals based solely on their affiliation with a specific group, disregarding their unique characteristics. Stereotypes can be either positive or negative and are often…
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Queer
QUEER: Unveiling the Spectrum Queer(ness): Definitions and Meanings Queer /kwir/ “Queer” was first used to refer to things “strange, odd, or peculiar”. A new definition of queer arose in the United States, used primarily to insult and degrade individuals who were part of the homosexual and LGBTQ+ community. However, with the rise of LGBTQ+ activism,…
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Intersectionality
Overview Intersectionality is a method of understanding the way the combination of multiple forms of identity can cause disadvantages that wouldn’t be foreseen otherwise, if these identities were evaluated individually. This wiki entry will primarily analyze intersectionality through media and film as well as social justice issues discussed my term originator, Kimberle Crenshaw. History Examples…
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DEVIANCE
Overview Definition and Background. What is considered “Deviant”? Social control The “Deviant Making” process Deviance in social change Personal observation: Consumption of deviance in the media Works cited and sources In the field of Sociology, the study of deviance is centered in the behaviors of individuals and groups who differ from the norms established by…
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Identity
Identifying Identities What is “Identity”: “The definition of who we are is complex and multifaceted, given our multiple and diverging roles in social groups membership.” Self and Identity. Psychology Press, Taylor & Francis, 2023. Identity is a complex term that can have different interpretations as it can be approached from various perspectives. For the most…
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HIV and AIDS
General Knowledge about the Diseases: HIV and AIDs are diseases that are often talked about together, since in a way they go hand in hand. HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, is contracted through blood and bodily fluids. Large levels of HIV in the body lead to the destruction of CD4 lymphocytes, which are responsible for…
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Social Constructionism
“Through the sands of time, humanity evolves, and with each passing moment, society reshapes its own reflection.” Definition Social Constructionism is a theoretical framework that posits that many aspects of our social reality, including knowledge, are not inherently objective but are instead constructed by human beings through their interactions and interpretations of the world. The…