The history of the oppression of LGBTQ communities is characterized by numerous examples of state violence and persecution. In many countries around the world, homosexuality was criminalized and...
Queer Archives, Oral Histories, and Personal Narratives Challenge Erasure
Queer archives are collections of materials that document the lives, experiences, and contributions of LGBTQ+ people...
The question of whether to accept or reject historical accounts of same-sex relationships is central to modern LGBTQ communities' struggles for social justice. Historical recognition of queer...
In the early years of the twentieth century, homosexuality was viewed as a taboo subject that was rarely discussed openly. It wasn't until World War II that the concept of "sexual preference" began...
Can the tension between visibility and privacy in queer life be understood as a moral negotiation of freedom and safety?
Visibility is an important aspect of the LGBTQ+ community's identity. It...
I will discuss how historical philosophical movements have shaped the way that society has perceived gender and sexuality throughout history, particularly regarding the experiences of the LGBTQ+...
Queer temporality refers to the way that LGBTQ+ individuals experience time differently than heterosexual cisgender people. This can be due to various factors such as discrimination, stigma,...
Lesbianism, or female same-sex attraction and behavior, is one of the oldest recorded human phenomena. Ancient Greek philosophy acknowledged it as an innate tendency in some women. Modern academic...
The field of queer studies has become increasingly interested in the role that archives play in documenting and preserving histories of LGBTQ+ communities. As more and more archives are being made...
The concept of "sacred memory" refers to the act of remembering and honoring those who have suffered for their beliefs, particularly when it comes to queer history and culture. This can include...