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Nov 2017
Intersectionality! Our Final Show of 2017!
The term “intersectionality,” was coined by scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw in a 1989 paper, and it’s the notion that oppressions intersect to create compounded, complex experiences of discrimination. That’s hard to get around but don’t worry we keep breaking down that terminology thro ... Show More
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Nov 2017
How Do I Know I’m Queer?
How are you feeling after the postal vote? Wasn’t that a full on day?! I cried a lot! Did you do anything nice to celebrate? I hope so! Where were you with the postal vote? Questions for you! What do you think of the word queer? Do you love it? Do you hate it? Does it conjure up ... Show More
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Queer Activism
Would you call yourself an activist? Are you out there attending the rallies, signing petitions and fighting for the rights of the queer community? Have you found yourself feeling a little fried as a result of the issues coming up around this postal vote? I’ve defo been feeling a ... Show More
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