Queer Theory (General)

Why We Still Need Queer Communities

The other day, while going for my run around the neighborhood, I decided on a whim…
Gay Assimilation and the Burden of Being Queerly Different

Recently, during a meeting of a queer studies reading group, I engaged in a spirited debate…
The Perils and Promise of Queer Pedagogy

I recently had the pleasure of co-coordinating a session on creating safer classroom space. In the…
“Broke Straight Boys”: The Intersection of Class, Gender, and Sexuality in Amateur Gay Porn

It’s no surprise that many gay men (and much gay male pornography) is obsessed with straight…
The Queer Pleasures of Disney Villains

Upon a recent watching of the excellent YouTube video “The Spell Block Tango,” it occurred to…
What We Mean When We Ask “Are You SURE You’re Gay?”

We’ve all either heard or it said it. Upon hearing that our gay friend doesn’t like…
On Steve Grand and Rural Gay Life

Upon a recent watching of the video for YouTube/country/gay sensation Steve Grand’s “All American Boy,” I…