Transgender activism has come a long way since its beginnings in the late 20th century. From fighting for basic rights to more complex demands like legal recognition, the movement has evolved over...
Historians have an ethical obligation to speak out against political suppression of historical truth, but what about their duties towards cultural memory? In this essay, I will argue that historians...
The relationship between historical context and attitudes towards LGBT identities has been a subject of much debate among scholars and activists alike. While some argue that historical context plays...
In many cultures around the world, members of the LGBT community have been subject to persecution, discrimination, and marginalization throughout history.
Their contributions to society cannot be...
The history of queer activism is rich with examples of women who have led movements for social justice, including Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, Audre Lorde, and Harvey Milk. These trailblazers...
The experience of LGBT people in Latin America has been one of oppression, discrimination, violence, and marginalization.
Throughout history, there have been individuals and movements that fought...
In the early days of the fight for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights, women activists played a crucial role in advancing their cause. They employed various tactics to raise awareness,...
Heteronormativity refers to the belief that heterosexuality is the norm or standard form of romantic or sexual attraction and behavior in society. This implies that non-heterosexual identities and...
Historians and educators have an ethical obligation to confront omissions and biases in recorded history because these errors can lead to misunderstandings about historical events that impact...
There has been an increasing interest in the role that truth-telling plays in shaping society's understanding of itself. From historical texts to contemporary media, stories are told about how...