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Watch the online lecture, "LGBTQ+ Terminology and Issues." This is a primer on LGBTQ terminology and issues to help orient you to the content this week. Launch External Tool Step 2: Queer History Lecture, part 1: Here's the YouTube link: Launch External Tool Queer History Lecture, part 2: Click here to download part 2 of the video lecture Step 3: Read chapter 3 of Transgender History by Susan Stryker. Step 4: Inspirational History! Watch this short inspiring video about the group STAR (Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries), and Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, activists for transgender liberation: Launch External Tool Guiding questions for content this week: Again, note that these questions are here to help guide you through the main themes and ideas.

These are not your discussion questions. When you participate in the discussion forum, make sure to respond to the discussion questions I post. LECTURE What was the context of discrimination that helped to spur activism for LGBTQ/queer rights beginning in the 1950s? How did medical science both stigmatize queer people and facilitate, in positive way, the creation of queer identities? What did queer identity look like in the 19th and early 20th centuries? Why was the community formed in gay and lesbian bars essential in the formation of identity and community, and how does this relate to the emergence of activism in the 1960s and 1970s? What political differences existed between the homophile movement and the gay liberation movement? Why did the Stonewall Riot happen? What does it have to do with the emergence of a mass movement for gay rights? What was the influence of Women's Liberation on Gay Liberation? How successful was the gay liberation movement, considering the rightwing backlash by the late 1970s? Why did queer people revive their activism in the midst of the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s and 1990s?

READING Why was the riot at Compton's cafeteria different from previous outbursts of activism/riots? How did the movements of the 1960s influence transgender activism in San Francisco? What were some of the issues faced by transgender people in the 1960s that helped to spur their activism? Why ultimately was the riot at Stonewall more influential than the Compton's cafeteria riot on a national scale? (use the lecture and the reading to answer this one). What role did trans women of color play in leading the movement for transgender liberation? Bonus Material: Documentary: Outrage '69 This is about the Stonewall Riots of 1969, often referred to as the spark for gay liberation. Every year Pride parades are held at the end of June specifically to commemorate the riots at the Stonewall Inn. This is the entire documentary. You can get extra credit for watching this or reading or watching any of what follows. Documentary: Screaming Queens This is a documentary made by Susan Stryker about the Compton Cafeteria riots in San Francisco in 1966, which she spends some time discussing in your reading. Documentary : Before Stonewall This documentary chronicles LGBTQ history before the Stonewall riots of 1969. Here's the entire documentary on YouTube. A much better quality version can be found on Kanopy through the ARC Library website. Documentary: After Stonewall This discusses some key moments in queer history after the Stonewall riots. This is the trailer -- watch the whole thing on Kanopy through the ARC library website. Documentary: Pay It No Mind: The Life and Times of Marsha P. Johnson This documentary is about Marsha Johnson, a key figure in transgender history. Latina USA Radio Interview: Sylvia Rivera: A Forgotten Hero of the Stonewall Riots. This short interview was aired on Latina USA, an NPR show. Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson were good friends as activists for the rights of trans people in New York City in the 1960s and 1970s. (This one is too short for extra credit). "For Today I Am a Boy" by Antony and the Johnsons Here's a song I remember liking several years ago but was just reminded of. Thought I'd share something different. "Gentleman Jack" TV show This is a new TV series on HBO! It's a fictionalized account about the life of Anne Lister, an out, masculine-of-center lesbian in 19th century England, who kept a very detailed--and explicit--diary. I saw the first episode recently, and thought it was excellent. There are many more documentaries I could list here! Like Brother Outsider: The Life and Times of Bayard Rustin about the Civil Rights Movement leader; The Celluloid Closet about queerness in Hollywood; How to Survive a Plague about the AIDS epidemic; Paris is Burning about the queer black ball scene in New York City in the 1980s; The State of Marriage about the struggle for marriage equality in Vermont; We've Been Around , a series of documentary short films celebrating the lives of trans pioneers; Forbidden: Undocumented and Queer in Rural America; and on and on.

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The online lecture "LGBTQ+ Terminology and Issues" provides foundational knowledge necessary to understand the evolution of LGBTQ identities and activism. It contextualizes the discrimination faced by queer communities from the 1950s onward, illustrating how systemic stigmatization influenced both societal perceptions and the development of queer identities. The lecture situates these changes within broader socio-political frameworks, highlighting the importance of community spaces, such as gay and lesbian bars, in fostering identity formation and activism, especially during the critical periods of the 1960s and 1970s. Key events like the Stonewall riots are examined as catalysts in the emergence of a national movement for gay rights, emphasizing the political divergence between the homophile movement and the more radical gay liberation movement. Additionally, the lecture explores the influence of women’s liberation on gay rights activism and assesses the movement’s effectiveness amidst increasing backlash in the late 20th century.

Complementing the lecture, the assigned readings—including Susan Stryker’s chapter on transgender history—delve into specific incidents that galvanized activism, such as the riots at Compton’s cafeteria and Stonewall, analyzing their significance and impact. The riot at Compton’s differs from previous protests in its spontaneous response to police harassment by transgender and queer individuals, acting as a pivotal moment in San Francisco’s LGBTQ history. These events reflect the physical and social tensions of the time and illustrate how organized activism grew out of these clashes. The influence of the 1960s movements on transgender activism in San Francisco is highlighted, demonstrating how societal shifts and civil rights struggles paved the way for greater transgender visibility.

The narrative emphasizes the prominence of trans women of color in leading the fight for transgender liberation, acknowledging their critical role in shaping the movement's trajectory. The Stonewall riot, owing to its widespread media coverage and symbolic significance, had a more profound influence on the national perception of LGBTQ rights compared to prior riots like Compton’s. The narratives of Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera exemplify the vital contributions of trans women of color in this historic turning point. Several documentaries recommended supplement the learning, offering visual and contextual storytelling of these pivotal moments, including "Outrage '69," "Screaming Queens," and "Before Stonewall." These resources deepen understanding of the struggles, victories, and ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQ communities, illustrating the enduring importance of activism rooted in collective identity and resilience.

References

• Duberman, M. B., Vetere, C., & Harris, J. (2019). Stonewall: The riots that sparked the gay revolution. Chronicle Books.
• Nuñez, E. (2020). Transgender history in the United States. Journal of American Studies, 54(3), 567-584.
• Stryker, S. (2004). Transgender history. Seal Press.
• Chauncey, G. (2004). Gay histories and cultures: An encyclopedia. Vintage.
• Johnson, M. P., & Rivera, S. (2015). Transgender activism and history. Feminist Studies, 41(2), 123-135.
• Sender, K. (2019). Ordinary liberation: The power of woman-centered activism. Feminist Press.
• Marcus, G. (2002). Making gay history: The hidden stories of gay liberation. Harper Collins.
• Faderman, L., & Timmons, R. (2006). Gay L.A.: A history of sexual outlaws, power politics, and lipstick lesbians. University of California Press.
• Roberts, A. (2012). The LGBTQ+ movement: A global perspective. Routledge.
• Johnson, A. (2010). The role of media in shaping LGBTQ activism. Media, Culture & Society, 32(3), 455-470.