LGBT communities have experienced systemic homophobia for decades, which has impacted their collective memories, self-perception, and resilience across generations. This essay will discuss how these...
The historical omission of queer figures from public discourse and collective memory has been prevalent throughout human history. This phenomenon has had significant implications for understanding...
The relationship between oppression, identity formation, and collective memory has been a central theme in the study of queer history and culture, particularly within the context of the former Soviet...
Gender identity is a person's innate sense of their own gender. It can be described as a feeling of self that may differ from the societal expectations of one's biological sex. It encompasses how...
Literature, art, and media play an important role in shaping collective memories. They often present a narrow view of history and marginalize certain groups, including those who are LGBTQ+. This has...
Historical Suppression of Queer Lives in Post-Soviet Spaces
In the aftermath of the Soviet Union's collapse, queer lives were met with an unprecedented wave of violence and oppression across...