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Capitalism
Definition: Capitalism is an economic system where individuals can own and manage businesses, industries, and property. Market prices are determined by supply and demand, instead of a central government regulating prices and the production of goods. Capitalism is driven by the profit motive, or the desire for financial gain. The profit motive drives competition to…
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LGBTQ Intersectionality: Where Does it Occur?
What is LGBTQ Intersectionality LGBTQ Intersectionality LGBTQ Intersectionality refers to how long-standing, often oppressive institutional precedents affect the individual lives of LGBTQ members. Among the LGBTQ community, there are different interactions with other aspects of society that influence other oppressions. These intersections manifest among the experiences and access to fundamental aspects of our lives. Intersectionality…
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Homosexuality & DSM
Definition The DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) is a handbook used by mental health professionals and experts, primarily in the United States, as a guide for diagnosing mental disorders. It contains detailed descriptions, symptoms and several criteria for conducting an effective diagnosis. It is published by the American Psychiatric Association and revisions…
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Same-Sex Marriage
“Married is a magic word. And it is magic throughout the world. It has to do with our dignity as human beings, to be who we are openly.” — Edith Windsor Overview Same-sex marriage, also known as Marriage Equality, refers to the legal recognition and authorization of marriage for same-sex couples and LGBTQ+ individuals. The…
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Aesthetics
Definition The word “aesthetics” is a noun which usually refers to beauty in the context of appearance or style. It can also be used to term a particular “idea” that has been built up or agreed upon by a certain group of individuals. An example of such an idea can be trends in the fashion…
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Intersectionality
History Examples > A Feminist View > Intersectionality in the Workplace > Queer and _____? Visual Representation Works Cited Overview Intersectionality (noun) is a term used to describe the intersection of an individual’s race, class, gender, and other defining characteristics as it relates to systems of oppression, discrimination, and power. This wiki entry will explore…
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Drag Queens
Definition A drag queen is a person, who wears makeup and clothes, and they exaggerate the feminine ways for their performance, to engage and entertain their audience. Most of drag queens are men, gay men, or queer men; however, recently, there is an increasing number of drag queens who are transgenders and cisgender women. Still, any…
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Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Overview “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) was the official United States policy on military service by gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals. The policy was a compromise that aimed to address the issue of homosexuality in the military while avoiding the outright ban on gay service members that had previously existed. This wiki entry will explore…
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FEMINISM
Definition History/Background The word feminism itself was first coined by French philosopher, Charles Fourier (as féminisme). However, Mary Wollstonecraft is known as the “mother of feminism”. She is seen by many as the founder of feminism due to a book she wrote called Vindication of Rights of Man in 1791 which is now considered a…
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Essentialism
Definition Essentialism is a philosophical theory stating that different objects, concepts, or phenomena can be categorized by some inherent and unchanging characteristics. It can be applied to many fields, including philosophy, psychology, education, biology, and sociology. For example, in the context of gender theory, essentialism is the belief that a person is inherently and permanently…