The cultural, social, and political consequences of historical erasure of queer communities can be significant and far-reaching. It can lead to marginalization, discrimination, and violence against...
Language is a powerful means through which people communicate and express their thoughts, feelings, and emotions. It can be used to create meaning and convey messages, but it also has the potential...
Visibility and Representation Within LGBT Movements
Class privilege is an important factor that shapes the visibility and representation within LGBT movements. This article will explore how this...
Is visibility always empowering, or can it expose individuals to new forms of vulnerability and violence?
Visibility is often seen as an important aspect of empowerment for individuals who are...
As part of a series of anti-LGBTQ+ policies implemented by some municipalities and states in the United States, some have sought to ban public displays of Pride flags, parades, and events.
This is...
There has been increased recognition of the importance of creating safe and inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals to come together and build communities in both urban and rural settings.
The...
Ethical Dilemmas When Representing Queer Identities in Media
Ethics are moral principles that guide how people behave in their daily lives, including how they interact with others, make decisions,...
The history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer movements has been shaped significantly by the contributions of women who have fought for equality, acceptance, and visibility....
There has been an increasing interest in using photography to document the lives and experiences of marginalized communities, including those that identify as LGBTQ+. Photographers are using their...
Can visibility in media reduce prejudice, or does it risk reinforcing harmful stereotypes? This is a question that has been debated for many years within the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. While some...