: 3,000 words essay Choose ONE from the following essay questions/topics:
1. How is heteronormativity used to describe and prescribe what is considered to be ‘normal’ in contemporary societies?
2. What is the relationship between the criminalisation of homosexuality around the world and the role of colonialism and imperialism? Discuss by choosing one or more case studies.
3. How do sexism, racism and capitalism mutually reinforce structures that oppress black women, and what perspective(s) black feminism(s) and intersectionality offer to challenge that threefold oppression?
4. Define the concept of hegemonic masculinity and discuss its relation to both femininity and subordinated masculinities.
5. How do different forms of ‘feminism’ help us understand the relationship between sex, gender, and the patriarchal system?
6. How do the ‘medicalisation’ and ‘pathologisation’ of trans identities limit our understanding of gender identity and what are the alternatives? 7. What is the social and political significance of Pride Events? What are the opportunities and risks connected to being ‘visible’ for LGBTQIA+ persons? 8. What is ‘crip theory’ and what does it mean that ‘compulsory heterosexuality’ and ‘compulsory able-bodiedness reinforce each other’ in our society?
