This study explores the (hetero)sexualized online space that is the category “Pools, Hot Tubsand Beaches” on the streaming platform Twitch.tv. The aim of the study is to gain a further understanding of how gender and sexuality is performed under the specific conditions offered by the space. Interactions between livestreamer and chat in three livest...
Published in SHS Web of Conferences
Much has been written about Kant’s misogyny. His remarks about the “Geschlechtscharaktere” (features of the sexes) have been interpreted as evidence of his negative attitude towards women. Most of these comments on “women’s nature” overlook the fact that Kant used the term “nature” differently, depending on the focus of each writing. Such a focus m...
This thesis aims to analyze and trace gender normativities and stereotypes in the testimoniesfrom the #metoo call #nödvärn (2017) and #nödvärn 2.0 (n.d) in Sweden within the policedepartment. This thesis includes a qualitative thematic analysis of the material combined witha positioning theory. The analysis is based on testimonies from #nödvärn and...
Published in Frontiers in Psychology
Academic mothers perform intersected roles. They carry out their profession in workplaces, while they take the “second shift” of motherhood back to their families. The contested expectations in family and career built by the heterosexual matrix cause tension to academic mothers. We qualitatively investigate the interview data of six Chinese women a...
Published in The Journal of school health
This study examined the combined influence of gender variables (specifically gender stereotypes, sexism, and genderism/transphobia) as well as racism/xenophobia and attitudes toward bullying roles on gender-bashing. A trans-cultural sample of 2410 Spanish and Portuguese students participated in the study (mean age = 15.13). Structural equation mode...
This article aims to present the reality of four trans* families throughout their transparentality. In order to collect their experiences, four interviews were made to two women and two men, who have completed a social transition before or after having children and are defined in a maternity or paternity role. By analyzing the different transparent...
This work analyze the representations of trans / transvestites women in the documentary series Tacos altos en el barro (2012) directed by Rolando Pardo. It tells the stories of Wanda, Killy, Paloma, Daiana, Paola and Zaira. Six trans / transvestite women living in indigenous communities of the province of Salta located in the north of Argentina. Th...
This essay aims to analyze how The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet (2014) by Becky Chambers differs from a majority of science fiction novels regarding its depiction of gender and love. The theoretical approach used is gender studies and heteronormativity, with a focus on Judith Butler’s heterosexual matrix, and Dorthe Staunes’ definition of inter...
This dissertation concerns live action role-playing (larp). Larp may be described as improvised theater without an audience, as participants simultaneously embody both audience and actor in their constant interaction with one another. Hence, larp can be seen as a participatory culture. The study is based on participant observation, interviews and...
The construction of an identity among lesbian women during 1950-‐1965 is in focus in this master ́s thesis. My starting point is that identity, such as lesbian or any other identity, is formed in relation to other people and groups, as well as society. This thesis will also examine how lesbian women met and formed bonds with like-minded, and whet...
