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.

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Final Project Idea 3:XINGYU WANG

The development of LGBT cinema and how it has been gradually accepted by modern society can be outlined as follows.Reflecting the societal conditions of the time through representative works from each period.:

  • Early Exploration (Early 20th Century to 1969): During this period, LGBT films were mostly underground or independently produced due to societal repression and censorship, often discussing gender and sexual orientation in a veiled manner.
  • Post-Liberation Exploration (1970s-1980s): Following the Stonewall Riots in 1969 and the rise of the LGBT rights movement, films began to explore LGBT themes more openly, leading to a number of seminal works.
  • Mainstreaming and Diversification (1990s-Early 21st Century): LGBT cinema started to enter the mainstream market, with themes and narratives becoming more diverse. These films focused not only on the exploration of sexual orientation and gender identity but also on the varied experiences of the LGBT community within society.
  • Global Perspective and Internet Influence (Early 21st Century to Present): With globalization and the advent of the internet, LGBT films have begun to transcend cultural and geographical boundaries. Online platforms have emerged as new venues for showcasing and distributing these films, fostering international exchanges and the development of diversity in LGBT cinema.

I might also want to discuss the first gay-themed film in each country



1 comment:

  1. This Dancerie: Over Deep Water & The Garden...March 18, 2024 at 7:01 PM

    Two books that cover the topic from different perspectives:
    1. The Celluloid Closet: Homosexuality in the Movies, by Vito Russo
    (You might also want to watch the film that was produced based on Russo's book.)
    2. Queer Looks: Perspectives on Lesbian and Gay Film and Video by Martha Gever, Pratiba Pamart and John Greyson.

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Erika Bauer - Final Project

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