The practice of sterilizing individuals deemed "deviant" based on their gender or sexual identity is an unethical and horrifying chapter in medical history that continues to have significant...
LGBTQ+ is an acronym that stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning individuals. It refers to people who identify themselves differently from traditional heterosexual and...
The term "sacred vulnerability" refers to the idea that individuals who identify as members of the LGBTQ community can find strength and empowerment through openness about their identities and...
Literature is an important means for preserving historical events and cultural values through time. It can also be used to create a shared narrative about past experiences and how they have shaped...
The history of the United States is full of examples of how various groups have fought for their rights and freedoms. One such group is the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community,...
There has been an increasing interest in exploring the ways that narratives and storytelling can be used to reshape social attitudes towards LGBTQ identities. Narrative theory argues that stories...
LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. LGBT narratives are stories that explore the lives and experiences of these individuals within various contexts such as religion, culture,...
The notion of "coming out" or being "out" has been central to LGBTQ+ visibility since the Stonewall riots in New York City in 1969. Being visible is generally understood to be a necessary condition...
There are many different ways that people express their identity, including through language, clothing, hairstyle, body language, and even online profiles.
These external factors can sometimes be...
Twentieth-Century Lesbian Literature
Twentieth century lesbian literature was written during an era when homosexuality was criminalized in most countries around the world. This made it difficult...