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 Idea2:Xingyu Wang

In the early development of the internet and online sociality, there were several key platforms and services that can be considered pioneers in providing social and connected capabilities for the LGBTQ+ community.

Early online communities

Gay.com: In the mid-to-late 1990s, Gay.com was one of the early online platforms serving the LGBTQ+ community, offering chat rooms, profile browsing, and information exchange. It provides a relatively safe environment for users to explore their sexual orientation, connect with the same people, and participate in community activities.

PlanetRomeo: Founded in 2002 (originally named GayRomeo), PlanetRomeo is a dating, dating and social networking website for gay, bisexual and transgender people. It is also one of the first online platforms to serve the LGBTQ+ community. 

With the popularization of smartphones and the development of mobile Internet technology, LGBTQ+ social software has ushered in a new stage of development. For example:

Grindr: Founded in 2009, Grindr is the first location-based mobile app designed specifically for gay and bisexual men and transgender people, using a user's geolocation information to help users discover other users nearby. The launch of Grindr marked a new era of LGBTQ+ social software, and its success has spawned many other similar apps targeting different LGBTQ+ subgroups.

The development of these early platforms and applications not only fostered connection and support among members of the LGBTQ+ community, but also promoted social acceptance of LGBTQ+ rights and identities globally.







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Erika Bauer - Final Project

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