Topic of thesis: The (re)definition of “love” and of boundaries in intimate relationships by polyamorous people and relationship anarchists in Italy
Abstract: Several factors (such as legalization of divorce, female emancipation and changes in gender roles, spread of contraceptive methods, social incentive to individualism) have introduced changes in the way of living and conceiving the affective life in western societies. Today, with the model of the “one eternal love” becoming more and more a myth, many people experience different forms of relationships, with different degrees of commitment, but the unique model that benefits from social legitimacy and recognition is still that of the stable monogamous couple. This project aims to problematize the simple reading of contemporary affectivity as fragile and damaged by individualism and utilitarianism, exploring two specific theoretical and practical consensual non-monogamous relational approaches who are reaching popularity in Europe: polyamory and relationship anarchy. The research, through the exploration and analysis of narratives around love and intimate relationships, aims to reconstruct the paradigm shift about love and intimate relationships of people who identify themselves as polyamorous or relationship anarchists in Italy.
Research interests: Contemporary intimacies, non-monogamies, socio-historical construction of sexuality, feminist theories, queer studies, medicalization of sexual differences
Graduated from: University of Turin (Italy)
Degrees obtained: MA in Sociology (University of Turin) BA in Intercultural Communication (University of Turin)
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