The concept of queer theory can be traced back to early writings about homosexuality by Michel Foucault, who argued that homosexuality was created by discourses of power, rather than being an innate...
I will explore how marginalized queer experiences are reflected and addressed within Jewish mystical literature. Specifically, I will examine how these experiences are portrayed through the lens of...
What is Queer Philosophy?
Queer philosophy is a philosophical field that addresses issues related to gender, sexuality, and sexual orientation. It emerged in the 1980s and 1990s as a response to...
Queer communities can refer to groups that identify outside traditional gender roles or sexual norms. These include but are not limited to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary, asexual,...
Social pain, isolation, or marginalization can profoundly impact an individual's self-concept, including their sexual orientation and gender identity. Queer Studies is a field that seeks to...
What is Queer Lens?
Queer theory, also known as Queer Studies or Gay and Lesbian Studies, is an academic discipline that examines societal and cultural constructions of gender identity and sexual...
There are several ways to approach reconstructing silenced or destroyed queer archives. One way is to consult existing sources such as historical documents, letters, diaries, newspapers, etc., which...
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...
Queer archives are collections of materials that document the experiences and perspectives of LGBTQ+ communities. They often include personal papers, photographs, artwork, artifacts, and ephemera...
Historical Silences
The concept of "historical silence" refers to the intentional or unintentional omission of certain aspects of history from academic discourse and public consciousness. This can...