Essays about: "body normativity"

Found 5 essays containing the words body normativity.

  1. 1. BODY NORMATIVITY AND THE HYPER(IN)VISIBILITY OF ABJECT BODIES Living with Oppression in the Body Liberation Movement

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper

    Author : Kristin Binder; [2023-04-06]
    Keywords : Hyper in visibility; body normativity; oppression; intersectionality; transgender; disability; fatness; body liberation movement; resistance;

    Abstract : In feminist studies that attempt to theorize embodiment, fat bodies have largely been ignored and excluded from research even though scientific knowledge on weight-based stigma and discrimination shows the importance of studying fatphobia as a system of oppression. Hence, this thesis provides an analysis on the lived experience of fat bodies in relation to body normativity and visibility politics. READ MORE

  3. 2. Negotiations of Socialist Feminism: Gender and sexual orientation in conflicting perceptions of socialism, feminism and power in the Danish socialist party, Enhedslisten

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Genusvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Rikke From; [2023]
    Keywords : Sexism and sexual harassment; socialist feminism; Danish Left; flat structure organization; identity politics and socialism; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis is a study of conflicting perceptions provoked by Enhedslisten’s, Danish political party, attempt to practice socialist feminism organizationally. I locate three sites of conflicts; socialism(s) and organization of power, feminism(s), and queer culture and approach them from a theoretical framework of primarily Foucault, Panebianco, Halley, Young, Fraser, and Butler. READ MORE

  4. 3. "Be fit, my age, big c**k": Engagements with Hegemonic Masculinity, Hetero(homo)normativity and Discrimination among Queer Male Dating App Users in Malmö and Copenhagen - A Thematic and Summative Content Analysis

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Aaron West; [2023]
    Keywords : MSM dating apps; hegemonic masculinity; heteronormative; homonormative; misogyny; body shaming; racism; queer digital geographies; self- re presentation; online disinhibition.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This exploratory research addresses a significant gap in feminist, cultural, and digital geographies by examining the geographic variations of how hegemonic masculinity, hetero(homo)normativity and discrimination is exhibited by MSM dating apps users in two distinct city contexts. Drawing from a post-structuralist humanistic perspective, the study explores how dominant ideologies shape exclusionary online queer spaces made unique by digital placemaking. READ MORE

  5. 4. ” It’s like someone makes your entire existence invalid” : A study of non-binary people’s experiences of embodiment and negotiating institutional lines

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Centrum för genusvetenskap

    Author : Lo Jatko Mührer; [2021]
    Keywords : Non-binary; trans; gender; sexuality; disability; class; embodiment;

    Abstract : In this thesis, non-binary people’s experience of gendered embodiment as well as inhabiting and navigating society is analysed. This is primarily done by using the theoretical framework of institutional lines, specifically applied through a trans studies perspective. READ MORE

  6. 5. The creamy crack : An anthropological on the natural hair community in Sweden

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Socialantropologiska institutionen

    Author : Maija Vierimaa; [2017]
    Keywords : Norms; body; aesthetics; beauty standards; hair; afro; Afro-Swedes; social media; YouTube; digital anthropology; natural hair community; representation; social constructions; Normer; skönhet; afrohår; hår; kroppen; representation; sociala medier; Youtube; afro-svenskar; sociala konstruktioner; digital antropologi;

    Abstract : The thesis explores the impact that dominating Swedish aesthetic norms and beauty standards have on the subjective experiences of Afro-Swedes and their hair. Also, it examines why Afro-Swedes who previously have been straightening their hair have chosen a natural hair style. READ MORE