LGBT soldiers have always had to navigate a difficult journey within their military organizations due to discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. This discrimination has led to...
Historical Narratives of LGBT Military Service
In what ways does the depiction of LGBT individuals serving in the US military during times of conflict influence modern societal attitudes towards...
I will discuss how historical narratives have been used to shape contemporary inclusion policies for members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBT) community in the military and...
Queer Temporality Complicates Dominant Historical Narratives
Queer temporalities are temporalities that do not fit into the linear, chronological, sequential models that dominate Western...
Queer temporalities refers to the idea that time is experienced differently by those who identify as LGBTQ+. These individuals may have experienced different cultural norms surrounding gender and...
Archival Gaps Influence Collective Memory
The preservation of written, visual, audio, and digital records is essential for understanding the past. Archival gaps refer to missing documents that...
The end of the Soviet Union brought about significant changes to the social and political landscape in Russia, including newfound freedoms for minority communities such as the LGBTQ+...
Sexual archetypes are common character types that can be found across cultures and historical periods. These archetypes include masculine/feminine gender roles, power dynamics between men and women,...
Sexual scandals, fantasies, and secrecy are all part of human nature. They have shaped cultural norms and ideologies throughout history, affecting everything from government to religion to art. Sex...
Collective memory is an important part of how societies remember and interpret past events. It can shape attitudes towards institutions such as government and affect how people view the legitimacy of...