Queer people experience personal power differently from cisgender heterosexual people because they face unique challenges related to their non-normative gender identity and sexual orientation....
The ability to name oneself is an important aspect of human identity, allowing individuals to define themselves according to their own beliefs, values, and experiences.
In many societies, this...
In many cultures around the world, sexuality is often viewed as something shameful or taboo, leading to feelings of guilt and shame for those who do not conform to societal norms. This can be...
The Queering of Sacred Texts has become an important and powerful tool for LGBTQ+ communities to reclaim their identity and create space within religion. It involves exploring religious texts from...
In post‑Soviet countries, national myths about liberation, progress or tradition play an important role in shaping societal attitudes towards sexuality and gender.
During the Soviet Union,...
The topic of this article is how photography can be used as a tool for queer self-representation and the reclamation of visibility in societies that marginalize LGBTQ voices. Queer people face...
"How do acts of everyday resistance redefine what it means to live authentically within oppressive systems?" is a question that has been explored extensively by scholars across various disciplines,...
Queer Joy is an emerging concept that challenges traditional ideas about sexuality and gender. It has been gaining popularity among marginalized communities to reclaim their identity and fight...
The topic of empowerment has become increasingly important for LGBTQ+ youth living in hostile societies. Queer youth often face discrimination and prejudice due to their sexual orientation and gender...
How do queer commemorative practices challenge dominant narratives of morality, heroism, sacrifice, and national identity? Queer commemoration refers to memorializing people who identify as lesbian,...