SEMINAR DESCRIPTION

This course will surface the ways in which LGBTQ+ people and communities have impacted the ways in which mainstream American culture has been shaped by cultural production derived from thinking that challenges heteronormativity in post-World War II America until the validation of same sex marriage in 2014 Through the lenses of queer theory, evolving queer history, Since the emergence of “homosexuality” and “transsexuality” as identities in the late 19th century, queer culture has been presumed to develop in the margins of American life, ancillary to and shaped by heterosexual norms. Yet, the vast majority of queer people in the last hundred years have lived (to at least some degree) in the closet, allowing them to exist in the mainstream while maintaining a distinctly non-normative identity. Thus, to quote bell hooks, allowing them "to bring the margin into the center." In 15 meetings over the course of the semester, through lectures, discussions, texts, slides, films and video, we will explore the ways in which transformative integration of queer designs for living have occurred. Highlighting pivotal events and shifts in American cultural, political, and creative history this course will provide food for thought about the ways in queerness is integral to American notions of progress and freedom.

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Sam U. February 13, 2024 "Food for Thought: Thinking about Warhol: Posted by Sam Uroza”

 Andy Warhol as an artist had a significant influence on the fields of art, fashion, and pop culture. Even if he wasn’t openly expressing himself as a queer artist, his creations created an impact within and outside of the queer community that challenges societal norms. This central belief of his goes side by side with how the queer community in of itself also challenged societal norms, so both sides were able to build upon one another’s influences. Especially as his popularity started to grow, he was able to easily influence mass groups of people then and even now on how to embrace yourself as for who you are, that everyone is unique and to celebrate diversity. He heavily influenced the idea of individuality that many people find as a source of inspiration today and made people more accepting of one another’s differences. His works brought about a sense of unity within multiple communities including that of the queer community. 

Complete filmcollectie van Andy Warhol wordt gedigitaliseerd - De Standaard

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Erika Bauer - Final Project

 Link to my final project https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10M3X31MtgSnCAicMzf6pDhINFAjSNRaGX8BJnh3_9Eg/edit