Author: Chhaya Patel

Chhaya Patel is a content writer and aspiring fiction author. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature and graduated summa cum laude from Wichita State University in 2018 and her Master of Arts in English with an emphasis upon the Renaissance period from California State University, Long Beach in 2022. During her time in academia she has focused predominantly upon and examined topics of gender, sexuality, and race.

Race · Sex · Sexual Orientation

Obstacles to the Growth of Diversity in Superhero Comics
ByChhaya Patel March 21, 2024June 7, 2024 June 7, 2024

Previously, I discussed the history of diversity in superhero comics and how diversity has grown and currently looks in the…

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Sexual Orientation

The Aromantic Experience: The Societal Pressures of Romantic Love
ByChhaya Patel March 19, 2024March 16, 2024 March 16, 2024

For those of us who experience romantic attraction, we often assume that the desire for a romantic partner and the…

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Gender Expression · Race · Sex · Sexual Orientation

The Evolution and Growth of Diversity in Superhero Comics
ByChhaya Patel February 13, 2024June 7, 2024 June 7, 2024

When you think of superhero comics, what characters come to mind? Superman? Batman? Spiderman? Wolverine? White characters tend to come…

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Movies · Race · Television

Whitewashing in Media: How Whitewashing Negatively Affects People Of Color
ByChhaya Patel January 25, 2024June 7, 2024 June 7, 2024

When you look at the films and television shows you watch, do you see someone who you can relate to…

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Gender Expression · Sexual Orientation

Book Banning and the Effect on the LGBTQ+ Community
ByChhaya Patel January 2, 2024June 7, 2024 June 7, 2024

There has been a clear increase in book banning occurring in the United States as of 2023. According to the…

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Sexual Orientation

What Is Asexuality?: A Guide to the Invisible Identity
ByChhaya Patel December 5, 2023March 13, 2024 March 13, 2024

What is asexuality? Of the LGBT+ identities, asexuality is one of the lesser-known and under-discussed sexual identities. Asexuality, sometimes referred…

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