Sexuality Tagged Episodes

Emma Goldman

November 17, 2024

Activist and anarchist philosopher Emma Goldman fought for human liberation in every realm of life.…

Black and white portrait of Emma Goldman, famed anarchist and writer.

Foucault and Power

July 4, 2021

Michel Foucault was a 20th century philosopher known for his work concerning power and knowledge.…

Michel Foucault contemplating power; "Foucault: Power

Queerness

September 15, 2019

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual… it is safe to say that new ideas of gender…

Colorful portraits of diverse individuals, representing queerness and identity.

Regulating Bodies

February 8, 2015

Most countries allow their citizens to smoke cigarettes, get intoxicated, and eat unhealthy food –…

Four backscatter X-ray scans showing different body postures. Regulating bodies.

Prostitution and the Sex Trade

December 28, 2014

Some consider the commodification of sexual services inherently wrong, something that ought to be abolished…

Blurred images of women allegedly involved in a Secret Service prostitution scandal.

Gay Pride & Prejudice

June 2, 2013

The question of gay rights has become a hot button issue, with opposition taking on…

Rainbow question mark with purple and blue base; Gay Pride & Prejudice

What Is a Wife?

March 11, 2012

The concept of a wife has been embedded in cultures, religious practices, social customs and…

Husbands and Wives movie poster featuring Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, Blythe Danner, and Judy Davis.

Prostitution

June 20, 2005

Is prostitution morally objectionable?   Should it be illegal?   Or is it simply a…

Woman's hand holding a single red high-heeled shoe.

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