Queer, although multifaceted in its definition, is primarily used in the LGBTQ+ community as an umbrella term for those whose sexual and gender identities are not cisgender or heterosexual. Queer media, which promotes the fluid nature of queerness, has become increasingly more prominent on various platforms such as television, streaming services, film, and social media. Promoting queer culture through various… Read more »
In new media today, film and tv have done an excellent job presenting through the queer-lens, ultimately increasing exposure of the queer lifestyle to our society. For example, I movie “Love Simon” which was based on the book “Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda” by Becky Albertalli, depicted the story of a boy, Simon, who is a closeted teen being… Read more »
I believe that music, used as an extension of identity, can be used as a lens for the keyword “queer.” Queer production can be defined as producing media that includes those of LGBTQ+, whereas the reading said itself, LGBTQ+ media is becoming more mainstream as “queer” is becoming widely accepted and normalized. Being “queer” is an extension of an individual’s… Read more »
Queer is a term that many people in the LGBTQ community identity as. It can have different meanings for each person. The term “queer” used to actually be a way for straight people to degrade people in the LGBTQ community. However, people within the community were able to reclaim that word. Queerness in media is portrayed in a variety of… Read more »
What’s Due Next? Tuesday (today) Reading: Queer Thursday: Response post to “Queer” keyword Next: Sunday, September 19: Watch I Am Not Your Negro, prepare to discuss through lenses on September 21: Identity New Media Feminism Gender Queer Race Intersectionality Tuesday, September 21: Reply comments to Queer posts Wednesday, September 22: Attend Çudamani performance; look for tickets by email this week from the… Read more »
Thanks for once again tackling your Identity response posts with integrity and thoroughness, and for engaging in what I found to be engaging and intriguing conversations as you posted reply comments on others’ posts. As you continue posting your responses to these keywords, and continue adding reply comments to others’ posts, remember to focus on providing clear, specific, and illustrative… Read more »
Feminism is a movement that has been hugely important in advancing our society to point now where we are closer to equality than ever before. In its essence, feminism is simply the fight for women’s equality. However, feminism can arm us with tools needed to help make the world more equitable. Learning about feminism and its values allows us to… Read more »
The reading describes gender with no set definition, as the definition itself is subjective and fluid. Historically, gender was separated into two finite groups, however now, gender has become a more ideological concept with a more acceptance to those outside of being cisgender. However, well reading, it was noticed that while the general public views gender as a non-conforming notion,… Read more »
What’s Due Next? Tuesday (today) Readings Feminism Gender Thursday Response post to either “Feminism” or “Gender” keyword Next Tuesday, September 14 Reply comments to “Feminism” and “Gender” posts Reading for next week: Queer What’s Coming Up? Watch I Am Not Your Negro and consider how it illustrates or explains any of the keywords in the Identity section of the course. Due September 19…. Read more »
What’s Due Next? Tuesday (today) Readings Identity The Best Four Years of Your Life? Thursday Response post to “Identity” keyword Next Tuesday, September 7 Reply comments to “Identity” post Readings for next week: Gender & Feminism What’s Coming Up? Start watching I Am Not Your Negro and consider how it illustrates or explains any of the keywords in the Identity… Read more »