The idea that collective memories are important for understanding social change is not new, but it has become increasingly popular among scholars of political science, sociology, and history....
During the last century, many LGBTQ political groups have worked to achieve legal and social recognition for their community, often through the strategic use of civil disobedience and mass protest....
Memory plays an important role in shaping the collective consciousness of the LGBT community by creating shared experiences that foster community identity and solidarity. These memories can be...
Queer communities have always been known for their unique perspectives on gender identity, sexual orientation, and social norms. One aspect of these communities is the way they express themselves...
The word "queer" has been used to describe sexual and gender identities that fall outside of the binary categories of male/female and straight/gay. This term was originally considered derogatory but...
Queer movements in North America have been a significant force for change since the late twentieth century.
There is a lot to learn from previous generations' successes and failures. This essay...
What is hope? Hope is the feeling that something desired may happen. In terms of queer people living under social oppression or in heteronormative contexts, it means believing in positive change...
Queer narratives are stories that explore the experiences of individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary, asexual, intersex, or questioning (LGBTQIA+) and their...
LGBTQ activism, rights, and visibility have come a long way since their beginnings in the early twentieth century. Although some countries still have laws that criminalize homosexuality, many others...
Queer identity is a concept that has been debated extensively in recent years. While some argue that it simply refers to people who are not heterosexual, others believe that it encompasses much more...