A queer festival is an event that celebrates and promotes queer identities, cultures, and politics. These festivals are often characterized by creativity, inclusivity, and resistance to...
Liberating Bodies through Performances
The act of performing is an integral part of human life, from dancing to singing to speaking and even eating. Through performance, we can express ourselves,...
In queer communities, there is a wide variety of rituals, cultural practices, and community events that provide individuals with opportunities to explore their identities and connect with others who...
LGBTQ individuals are often faced with unique challenges related to their identities that can affect their mental health and well-being. Participating in LGBTQ-focused cultural or social events can...
The study of urban street performances is an important area of inquiry that has been largely overlooked in academic research. Urban street performance can be defined as any type of public artistic...
Queer leisure is an umbrella term for activities that are not typically associated with heteronormativity but instead involve pleasure and playfulness. These can include everything from drag shows to...
LGBTQ+ individuals have historically faced discrimination, stigma, prejudice, and societal exclusion due to their non-heteronormative sexual orientation or gender identity. As such, they often turn...
There is no denying that sexual minorities have faced many challenges when it comes to expressing themselves freely and publicly, but they continue to find ways to defy societal norms and...
Creativity and performance are integral to how people express themselves and build connections with others within their communities. Queer individuals often face unique challenges when it comes to...
Historical Queer Performance and Social Resistance
Historical queer performance is an important aspect of the LGBTQIA+ community's struggle for visibility and recognition. Throughout history,...