To what extent do virtual and physical queer spaces provide alternative social infrastructures for marginalized individuals? In this essay, I will explore how queer communities have historically been...
There has been an increasing interest in understanding the social, emotional, and cultural mechanisms that enable solidarity, mutual aid, and identity affirmation within queer communities. These...
Can virtual networks foster empathy, solidarity, and collective action across cultural and geographical divides?
Virtual networks are increasingly being used to bring people together from...
Solidarity and saviorism are two concepts that have been used within the context of LGBT activism to describe different approaches towards advocating for the rights of marginalized groups. Solidarity...
Shared traumas can have a profound impact on individuals and communities, leading to deep bonds of mutual understanding and support that enable groups to cope with adversity more effectively than...
How do intergenerational differences within queer communities influence activism, cultural expression, and identity negotiation, what tensions and solidarities emerge, and how might future community...
Queer myths are stories that reflect the experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals, but they also have wider societal implications. These stories can be used to explore issues such as oppression,...
There has been an increased focus on the importance of resilience, solidarity, and community building in various social contexts. One such context is that of informal LGBT support networks that have...
Travel is a powerful way to increase awareness and understanding of different cultures and societies, but it can also be used as a form of activism and solidarity between people from different...
Can refusal to define oneself be framed as a conscious ethical or political act? This is a question that has been debated for years within social justice movements. On one hand, there are those who...