The idea that queer communities can resist historical amnesia through their collective memories is rooted in the recognition that oppressive forces have worked hard to erase queer identities,...
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: Memorizing stories: how queer communities challenge erasure through cultural memory
"The historical erasure of queer experiences has been a significant factor that continues to shape contemporary culture, memory, and identity formation. Queerness refers to the non-conforming aspects...
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: Historical erasure of queer experiences and its impact on present
The preservation of queer histories is critical for understanding and celebrating diverse experiences within our societies. Queer histories are stories that explore the lives of people who identify...
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: Preserving queer histories enriches societys understanding of sexuality
Canada has a rich and diverse LGBTQ+ history that is full of inspiring stories and lessons for contemporary activists. From the Stonewall riots to Pride parades, from drag balls to transgender pride,...
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: How canadian queer history can teach us about contemporary activism
Digital archives are collections of data stored digitally that can be accessed from a computer or mobile device through the internet. They have transformed the way people access, interpret, and...
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: Unlocking the power of digital archives: exploring sexuality, intimacy & relationships in the lgbtq+ community
Queer History and Literature
The term "queer" is used to refer to people who identify as anything outside of heterosexual norms, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary,...
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: Including queer identity in sexual intimacy: exploring its rich history through literature
Queer voices have historically been marginalized and excluded from literature and culture. This has been an issue that many scholars and activists have attempted to challenge, but it remains a...
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: How queer voices are challenging exclusion from literature and culture
There are many strategies that educational systems can adopt to include LGBTQ+ identities in their curriculum. These strategies may involve teaching students about the history of LGBTQ+ movements,...
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: How to include queer representation in educational systems: strategies for teachers & students
The question of how authoritarian states suppress queer education has long been debated, but there is still much to learn about its impact on intergenerational transmission. The way queer communities...
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: The negative effects of authoritarian states on queer education and identity formation
There is no denying that queer history has been largely ignored in mainstream historical narratives, which have tended to focus on straight cisgender white men's achievements. This is especially true...
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: Explore queer history to challenge traditional norms and beliefs