Memoryscapes of liberation: activist mnemonic labour in the queer press.
In this article, I will explore the role of memory in the context of homosexual liberation movements. I will do this through the lens of the queer press, which will serve as a doorway for the exploration of activist mnemonic labour. Activists undertake mnemonic labour to craft narratives that weave...
| Publicado en: | Cultural Studies Vol. 39; no. 1; pp. 115 - 142 |
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