Queer individuals have often faced oppression and marginalization due to their identity and expression, making them more likely to experience trauma and negative mental health outcomes. This can lead...
Collective queer memory is an essential aspect of queer communities' resistance against oppression and violence. It involves remembering, sharing, and passing down experiences, stories, lessons...
Humor can be seen as a powerful tool that is often used to cope with difficult situations in life. It allows individuals to express their feelings and thoughts in a way that is both creative and...
Microaggressions are small verbal, nonverbal, or environmental slights, snubs, or insults that are directed towards someone based on their minority status and perceived inferiority. They often go...
How has queer performance historically functioned as a site of resistance, visibility, and communal identity formation, and what theoretical approaches best explain these complex dynamics? Queer...
There are many reasons why people may feel uncomfortable talking about queer joy, from personal experiences of stigma to systemic barriers that make it difficult for some LGBTQ+ folks to openly...
Queer vulnerability is a term used to describe the emotional openness, honesty, and willingness to share one's struggles, challenges, and insecurities that characterize many members of the LGBTQ+...
The reconstruction of queer festivals is an important part of the history of LGBTQ+ activism and resistance. These events provide a space for members of marginalized communities to come together,...
There is no doubt that intersecting oppressions, such as homophobia, racism, and classism, have significant impacts on the well-being, opportunities, and social mobility of LGBTQ+ minorities. These...
Early LGBTQ+ activists in authoritarian contexts faced numerous challenges when trying to build and maintain their communities. They often lacked access to resources, had limited physical safety, and...