Irony can be seen as an effective coping mechanism for members of marginalized groups who face discrimination and prejudice due to their identities. Queer people are often ostracized, excluded from...
Urban design plays an important role in shaping our environment and creating a safe and secure space for everyone, including queer communities. When it comes to creating such spaces, however, there...
The question of whether linguistic diversity can coexist with collective political unity within queer movements is an important one, especially given that many queer activists and scholars have...
Tension Between Assimilation And Queer Authenticity In Identity Formation
Assimilation is defined as integrating into the dominant culture or mainstream society. It involves adopting beliefs,...
What is Ritual?
A ritual is a set sequence of activities that often involves symbolic actions performed according to certain rules. It can be performed individually or in groups and often has a...
Music has long been an integral part of queer culture, serving as a powerful medium for expressing identity, fostering community connection, and promoting social change. Queer musicians have...
The term "LGBTQ" refers to people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, Agender, Pansexual, Two-Spirit, Nonbinary, Polyamorous, Genderqueer,...
Trauma and Queerness
Traumatic experiences can have lasting effects on an individual's physical and mental health, especially if they are experienced repeatedly throughout one's life. This is true...
Language is a powerful tool that can be used to shape identity and build communities. For LGBT individuals, language has played an important role in shaping their identities and solidifying their...
The post-industrial context has been characterized by rapid urbanization, increasing reliance on digital technology, and growing economic precarity. These trends have had significant impacts on queer...