In any type of systematic oppression, it is essential to have strategies for resisting and fighting back. One group that has developed such techniques is the LGBTQ+ community. This minority group...
I will explore how historical acts of queer resistance have shaped contemporary LGBTQ+ activism, particularly focusing on the resilience and visibility demonstrated by those who came before us. From...
Aside from their political activism, LGBTQ+ individuals in Soviet and post-Soviet spaces have also used art, literature, music, film, and performance to resist erasure and maintain their identities....
The digital space is a vast expanse that offers many benefits to those who inhabit it, but it can also be limiting and restrictive in certain ways. For members of the LGBTQ+ community, this is...
How do historical patterns of queer resistance inform contemporary LGBTQ strategies for social change and political advocacy?
Historically, queer individuals have always been subject to oppression...
Can humor be weaponized ethically as a tool of queer resistance online? This question has been discussed extensively within LGBTQ+ communities for some time now, with different opinions emerging from...
Queer communities have always been at the forefront of resisting oppression through various strategies such as political activism, protests, and civil disobedience. One less explored but equally...
What insights can historical queer resistance provide for contemporary LGBTQ advocacy, coalition-building, and political strategy?
The struggle for gay rights has been long and difficult, with...
There has been an increasing interest in the role that marginalized groups have played throughout history, including those who identify as LGBTQ+. This focus on the past is significant because it...
LGBTQ+ Visual Iconography as Resistance and Cultural Critique
LGBTQ+ visual iconography refers to images, symbols, and representations that are used to communicate messages related to queer...