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The 25 Most Influential Works of Postwar Queer Literature

The 25 Most Influential Works of Postwar Queer Literature
By Kurt Soller, Liz Brown, Rose Courteau, Kate Guadagnino, Sara Holdren, Brian Keith Jackson, Evan Moffitt, Miguel Morales, Tomi Obaro, Coco Romack, Michael Snyder and June Thomas for The New York Times
Six opinionated writers debate — and define — the state of L.G.B.T.Q. writing in order to make a list of the most essential works of fiction, poetry and drama right now.

If there’s no single definition of what it means to be queer — a word whose meaning seems to shape-shift constantly, just like the culture around it — then there’s perhaps no consensus on what defines queer literature as a genre either. Still, one thing many queer people share is that we first discovered ourselves on the page. Often furtively, we read novels or recited poems or watched plays that seemed not only to speak exclusively to us, but also showed us a way of speaking about ourselves to others.

But among those works we sought out in school libraries or online, which have been the most influential in making and furthering queer culture?

Discover the list here.

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'Pride' How The Word Became Connected With Gay Rights

“We think of Pride — capital P — in terms of community: Men, women and nonbinary people loudly claiming their existence, their contribution to society and culture, and their ability to love,” he wrote. “But no one will ever know exactly how each of us learned self-acceptance or how to create community from that acceptance.”

A Word That Became a Point of Pride
By Sarah Diamond for The New York Times
Visit the full article here to trace ‘Pride’ has changed throughout the history of the newspaper.

“We think of Pride — capital P — in terms of community: Men, women and nonbinary people loudly claiming their existence, their contribution to society and culture, and their ability to love,” he wrote. “But no one will ever know exactly how each of us learned self-acceptance or how to create community from that acceptance.”

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Why 'coming out' can take a lifetime

I wouldn't broach the topic of my sexuality with my family until I was 19, at university, and in a long-term relationship with my boyfriend. As I braced myself for that conversation, I told myself that this uncomfortable moment would last just a few minutes, and that I would never have to face it again.

Why 'coming out' can take a lifetime
By David Robson for BBC

”I wouldn't broach the topic of my sexuality with my family until I was 19, at university, and in a long-term relationship with my boyfriend. As I braced myself for that conversation, I told myself that this uncomfortable moment would last just a few minutes, and that I would never have to face it again.

I couldn't have been more wrong: I would have to come out again and again, whenever I started a new job, met a stranger who asked if I had a wife, or go for a hospital appointment that asks for my next of kin. I prefer to be open but at the back of my mind, there is always a slight unease about the possibility of hostility or aggression – and sometimes those fears are justified.”

Read the full article here.

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LGBTQ+ Glossary

Language is an extremely powerful tool. It allows us to generate ideas, share stories, and learn and grow from others. Whether spoken, signed, or written, all languages are constantly evolving, and, despite their imperfections, can help us better understand our world and communicate our perspective with others.

Many LGBTQ+ people use labels to express who they are. These labels can help listeners like you and me understand who that person is and how they wish to identify. Some labels are often used universally by LGBTQ+ people, while others relate to the following concepts specifically:

Read the glossary on It Gets Better here.

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Queer Youth Resilience & Mental Health

Every day, queer teens and young adults are challenged by the politicization of gender identity and sexual orientation and the rise in anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination. And the mental health consequences are alarming.

Queer Youth Resilience & Mental Health

This episode explore the unique issues that queer young people face during the adolescent years in-particular.

Listen here.