What do you associate cross-dressing with? Is it a man wearing a skirt? A drag performer? Is it Channing Tatum dressed as Beyonce? Cross-dressing is so prevalent in almost every culture around the world, but how much do we actually … Continue reading History of the Transformative World of Cross-Dressing
The Daughters of Bilitis (DOB) was the United States’ first lesbian civil and political rights organization. Formed in 1955, it began as a social alternative to bars which were targets for regular police raids. At a time when dancing with … Continue reading Making History: The Daughters of Bilitis
Each year during the month of June (chosen because it marks the 1969 Stonewall Rebellion that launched LGBTQIA+ Pride Day), the community celebrates #pride in multiple ways. The gay liberation movement and activism should be commemorated even more than ever … Continue reading LGBTQIA+ Pride Month: The Dangers of Being Gay in Certain Countries
When is Pride Month? For many people living in the northern hemisphere, the month of June typically signals the arrival of summer. But for European and American members of the LGBT+ community, June often signals the arrival of ‘Gay Christmas’ … Continue reading Anthropology: The History of Pride Month in America and Europe
LGBTQIA+ is missing some letters, so let me really take a step in the right direction. Firstly, let me start by making you truly aware of this term. Secondly, the truly inclusive term used to describe the queer community is … Continue reading Anthropology: Acceptance of Gender Identification and Sexual Orientation in India
Recent years have seen a tremendous increase in the number of individuals interested in fashion. The fashion industry responds to this need by producing a variety of designs and colors for clothing. By wearing colors and clothes of their choice, … Continue reading Anthropology: Tracing the Evolution of Color and Gender Stereotypes