Examining the portrayal of Hyper-Masculinity in Advertisements

Abstract Gender socialization is heavily influenced by advertising. Hyper-masculinity appears to be prevalent in advertising content geared at men. Because advertising is a socializing agent, this could be damaging. Hyper-masculinity’s acceptance and idealization in advertising, as well as in our culture as a whole, should be questioned. Many young men are currently taught that being a … Read more

Queer Affirmative Therapy: Origin, Need and Practice

This article discusses the practice of queer affirmative therapy and its importance. Queer people go through unique challenges because of the heteronormative standards of society and therapeutic practices that acknowledge and help them with these challenges are vital. History of the LGBTQ+ community and psychology Psychology has a complicated relationship with the queer community. The … Read more