Institutional Censorship
Queer censorship has become more prevalent in recent years due to technological advances that have allowed for greater control over media content distribution. This censorship can take many forms, including but not limited to banning books, restricting access to certain websites, and limiting broadcast programming. In globalized contexts where different countries have varying degrees of tolerance towards LGBTQ+ individuals, institutional censorship plays an important role in suppressing queer voices and experiences.
Algorithmic Censorship
Another form of censorship is algorithmic censorship, which involves the use of algorithms to filter out content deemed offensive or controversial. Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter are known for their strict policies on nudity and hate speech, which often affect LGBTQ+ users who post about sex-related topics. These policies may also be used as a tool by governments to silence dissenting voices within a country's borders.
Interpersonal Censorship
Interpersonal censorship occurs when individuals choose to self-censor themselves or others around them based on societal norms or personal beliefs. This type of censorship is particularly harmful because it perpetuates the idea that being queer is shameful or wrong. It can lead to feelings of isolation and alienation among LGBTQ+ individuals and make it difficult for them to find supportive communities.
Future Activism
To combat these types of censorship, future activists will need to invent new tools of expression beyond state/institutional regulation. This could include creating alternative networks for sharing information and resources, such as online communities or underground newspapers. It may also involve finding ways to circumvent existing restrictions through technological innovations or grassroots organizing efforts.
Any successful approach must prioritize the safety and well-being of marginalized communities while challenging oppressive structures head-on.
Institutional, algorithmic and interpersonal dimensions of queer censorship have significant effects in globalized contexts. Future queer activism will require creativity and resilience in order to invent new tools of expression beyond state/institutional regulation.
How do institutional, algorithmic and interpersonal dimensions of queer censorship play out in globalised contexts, and how might future queer activism invent tools of expression beyond state/institutional regulation?
Queer censorship takes place through various means such as institutional control over media content, algorithmic monitoring of social media platforms, and interpersonal interactions between individuals. In globalized contexts, these forms of censorship often intersect with cultural norms and values that may vary across different geographical regions. While some countries have made significant progress towards legalizing same-sex marriage and gender identity recognition, others still criminalize homosexuality or transgender identities.