Buch
Monografie
Queer stories from Central Asia, Eastern Europe and South Caucasus
Herausgegeben von:
Shoshanova, Saltanat
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Berlin:
2023
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156 S.
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| Einrichtung: | Frauensolidarität | Wien |
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| Herausgegeben von: | Shoshanova, Saltanat; Biran, Vika; Gafarov, Pavel |
| Mitwirkende: | Khotsina, Valeria [ÜbersetzerIn] |
| Jahr: | 2023 |
| Maße: | 24 cm |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
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| *** Aus dem Vorwort *** Dear reader, In your hands lies a collection of stories capturing the queer realities of Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and the South Caucasus. These narratives come in various forms, including interviews, essays, photo projects, podcasts, and short documentaries, initially in different languages. We’ve translated them into English to offer readers, who may not have access to stories in local languages, a closer look at the realities, struggles, and joys of queer communities in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Uzbekistan, and Ukraine. We collaborated with authors, editors, and media who contributed to the issue during challenging times marked by significant political shifts. While Ukraine is defending itself in a full-scale Russian invasion, Azerbaijan is pursuing its military interests in Armenia. Several countries have introduced or keep going back to discussing laws against “foreign agents” or the so-called “LGBT propaganda”. Moreover, state pressure on the media and limitations on freedom of speech are intensifying. LGBTIQ+ people are actively engaged in these complex social and political processes, and queer bodies are at the forefront of political battles worldwide. This book is divided into three parts Home, The Personal Is Political, and Art & Culture. In each part, you will find three stories from one of the regions printed in full. Additional stories on the topic are included in the form of a ‘teaser’ with a QR code linking to a full version on our website. Home is dedicated to the feeling of belonging to a particular space and how one claims it or even fights for it. It tells stories of war, migration, imperialism, urban spaces, and histories of decolonisation from Soviet and Russian influences. The Personal is Political touches upon complex subjects, such as incarceration, disability, medical transitioning, and police brutality. However, it also celebrates self-discovery, acceptance, coming out, and the joy of finding one’s own community. Art & Culture features interviews and essays by poets, writers, photographers, fashionistas, drag queens, and kings. Despite financial challenges, state pressure, and opposition from hate groups, these queer individuals remain creatively resilient and find healing in their artistic expressions. Please enjoy reading, looking at and playing with this book, and keep the queer fire alive. | |
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