The history of humanity is full of examples where certain groups have been discriminated against and persecuted due to their differences. Throughout history, people who did not conform to...
In post-Soviet countries, discussions about gender and sexuality have become more prevalent since the fall of communism in the late 1980s. The end of Soviet rule led to an increased focus on...
LGBTQ+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, and others who identify themselves outside traditional gender norms. These individuals often face discrimination...
One of the most powerful mediums for expressing and documenting queer experiences is photography. From portraits of drag kings and queens to documentation of LGBTQ+ rights protests, photos have...
LGBT movements are political organizations that fight for the rights of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer. Historically, these movements have been instrumental in...
How Can Activists Anticipate and Respond to Evolving Forms of Political and Digital Repression of LGBTQ Communities, and What Strategies Will Be Most Effective in an Increasingly Interconnected...
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In most parts of the world, homosexuality was considered a sin or a crime until recently. This means that people who identified themselves as LGBTQ+ were forced to hide...
There has been an increasing recognition that queer identity is a vital aspect of national self-definition in the post-Soviet context.
This recognition has also led to a growing awareness of how...
In post-Soviet nations, narratives of national continuity and progress can be seen to intersect with queer lives through various means, including the recognition of LGBTQ+ people within public life,...
Despite significant progress towards LGBTQ+ rights, homophobia remains widespread in many parts of society. One area where this is particularly true is in competitive sports. Homophobic harassment...