Essays about: "gay and lesbian"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 37 essays containing the words gay and lesbian.

  1. 1. Between Bedroom and Ballot Box : Exploring Sexual Citizenship Through the Lenses of Seyla Benhabib and Martha Nussbaum

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Oskar Rahm; [2023]
    Keywords : Sexual Citizenship; S. Benhabib; M.C Nussbaum; LGBTQ; capabilities Approach; cosmopolitan federalism; human rights; liberal citizenship; republican citizenship; homophobia;

    Abstract : In this thesis, I seek to answer the question of what constitutes a tenable form of sexual citizenship for lesbian-, bisexual- and gay citizens by deploying two models of citizenship which have permeated scholarly and public discourse: the “liberal” and the “republican” model. This is done in conjunction with critical engagement with two political philosophers, and their conceptualization of citizenship. READ MORE

  3. 2. Surveying the thoughts of Japanese people on its LGBT people

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för språk, litteratur och lärande

    Author : Vaila Venla Kullberg; [2023]
    Keywords : LGBTQ; lesbian; gay; bisexual; transgender; rural and urban; case study; Japan;

    Abstract : Japan is known for being one of the most urbanized countries in the world, with bustling urbancities, with high rates of education and economic development, as stated in reports showcased by international organizations such as the OECD. Despite these indicators for high development, Japan has been reported to be lacking in the legal rights and treatment of sexual and gender minorities, this may be suprising for some as urban environments are often thought of as safe spaces for these groups of people. READ MORE

  4. 3. QUEER JAPANESE. The modern-day language usage of Japanese LGBTQ+ people

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

    Author : Lisa Bendall; [2022-01-25]
    Keywords : japanska; Linguistics; sociolinguistics; queer; LGBTQ; Japanese; analysis;

    Abstract : Gendered language is a well-known feature of Japanese, but how is it applied by a speaker who does not fit the cisgender or heteronormative standards in society? In a 2010 study, Hideko Abe published a book titled Queer Japanese, which addressed this exact question. Although incredibly thorough and informative, the book is now over a decade old, and the findings may no longer be accurate. READ MORE

  5. 4. Do Schools Discriminate against Same-Sex Parents in Their Hospitality and Information about Enrollment? A Field Experiment in Sweden

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Nationalekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Hedvig Wurnell; Elin Rylander; [2022]
    Keywords : Discrimination; Homosexuality; Field experiment; Sweden; Diskriminering; Homosexualitet; Fältexperiment; Sverige;

    Abstract : This study aims to examine if schools in Sweden discriminate against same-sex parents in their hospitality and information about enrollment. We know from existing economic research that homosexuals are subject to prejudice, which has led to them being discriminated against in both the housing and labor market. READ MORE

  6. 5. MATERIAL DESIRES Mapping professional awareness and understanding of LGBT heritage in Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård

    Author : Frejdel Haar Bidstrup; [2021-01-19]
    Keywords : heritage management; heritage professionals; LGBT heritage; inclusion;

    Abstract : The field of heritage has increasingly involved itself with discussions of representation and inclusivity. Playing a major part in the construction, preservation and management of cultural heritage, the role of the heritage professional has been a prominent topic in literature and media. READ MORE