Collective memory refers to the shared experiences, cultural values, beliefs, and norms that are passed down through generations within a community. Oral histories are narratives about these...
LGBTQ Memory Practices and Cultural Storytelling
The role that personal memories play in defining our identities is often underestimated. For individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual,...
Historical reconstruction is an important part of queer studies. Historians who study queer culture often rely on written accounts to understand how people lived their lives, but these accounts are...
History is full of underrepresented stories that have been left untold, but technology has made it possible for historians to uncover them through various methods. Queer literature is one such field...
I will explore how queer memory resists the philosophical erasure that is often present in dominant historiographies. The concept of "queer" has been used to describe people who do not identify as...
This article is about how oral histories reconstruct hidden or erased queer experiences in Central Asian contexts. Queerness refers to non-heterosexual gender identities and sexual orientations....
The study of historically marginalized, hidden, or ephemeral queer communities is crucial for understanding social, cultural, political, economic, artistic, and technological changes that have shaped...
Strategies for Preserving Ephemeral Queer Culture
In the age of digital technology, ephemeral queer culture is growing rapidly, but its preservation poses unique challenges. This article will...
The article is about whether oral histories and myths can provide moral direction to current discussions about gender fluidity. It will examine how these narratives have been used throughout history...
The preservation of historical records is crucial for understanding the past and present.
Many important stories about queer individuals have been excluded from traditional archives due to...