Historical erasure is the deliberate act of ignoring, minimizing, or distorting important historical events related to a marginalized group such as LGBTQ+ people, which can lead to their continued...
Queer history is often erased due to its lack of representation in academic institutions, mainstream media, and cultural narratives. This can lead to a sense of disconnection between past and...
The loss of knowledge about LGBTQ+ people who were active in history is a tragedy for multiple reasons. It impacts our culture, politics, and society. When we forget that some historical figures have...
The idea that historical events can be rewritten to fit a particular narrative is not new. It has been used throughout history to manipulate public opinion, control populations, and create national...
The term "queer" is used to describe people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other marginalized sexual and gender identities that are outside of heteronormative expectations....
It has been widely accepted that societies have made significant strides towards achieving equality and justice since the 19th century. This progress includes the inclusion of marginalized groups...
There has been an increasing effort to erase LGBTQ+ individuals from history and culture, particularly when it comes to their depiction in art and literature. This is often done through censorship...
The concept of collective memory is an important one that refers to the shared memories held within a group, community, or society. It has been traditionally understood to encompass both individual...
The subject of this article is the way that history has been shaped by the deliberate omission of queer figures from public narratives. This process is known as historical erasure, and it can have...
Activism is a powerful tool for promoting social justice, but it often focuses on present-day issues rather than historical ones.
History has an important role in shaping current attitudes towards...