Bangladeshi authorities and the wider citizenry must deliver on the promise of a country that functions on the principles of egalitarianism and justice.
Bangladesh Must Protect Marginalised Communities Read More »
In the US and across the world, there is a backlash against LGBTQ+ that is a sign of an authoritarian tendency. We’ve seen this before.
Stating simply the intent to fight Anti-Black racism in queer spaces isn’t enough. Opening our minds to criticism and approaching it with curiosity rather than guilt or shame greatly increases our ability and willingness to make positive changes.
Anti-Black Racism in Queer Spaces: adapted from a zine Read More »
Non-profit industrial complex and neocolonial philanthropic entities are working toward their own self-preservation rather than fundamentally restructuring power and society.
Who Deserves to Exist? Gender Fear and False Promises of Identity-Driven Neocolonial Aid Read More »
President Trump’s Executive Order 14168 overlooks the complexity of human development and discounts those people who do not fit into their exclusive categories.
Sex is a Continuum Read More »
Nowhere is curation as important as when it comes to representing criminalisation: then, an image that is fully tailored to the message conveyed rather than the realities of a complex minority identity takes over.
Curated Queerness: Between Acceptance and Criminalisation Read More »
As South Carolina’s “Don’t Say Gay” policies threaten the humanity and well-being of the LGBTQAI+ community, using the practice of art curation as a form of storytelling and advocacy, a creative response amplifies the lived experiences of those under attack.
Curation as Storytelling and Advocacy Read More »
Beyond the glitz and glamour of the big film festivals such as the Cannes or Berlinale, small-scale film festivals continue to curate meaningful cinema silently for their audiences. This article throws light on Swedish queer film festivals which despite continuous struggle, continue to bring together the LGBTQIA+ community in Sweden.
Curation as Activism: A Case Study of Swedish Queer Film Festivals Read More »
The impact of autocorrect on representation and visibility of LGBT can be subtle and complex, from considerations of simple erasure when a term is flagged as incorrect or just altered regardless of the actual usage to the question of effective topical censorship of language, including the equation of expletives and queer vocabulary.
Ducking Queen: some thoughts on the effects of autocorrect on the LGBT+ community Read More »
Queer laborers face discrimination around the world. Countering it will require nondiscrimination policies not only in employment but also in healthcare and education.
