Do you think the community ever overlooks its own people? Are we currently too focused on fighting for one subcategory of the LGBTQ+ community? I think so, yes. The LGBTQ+ community is segregated from within, which I think is definitely an issue. I also think it’s rose-tinted to assume that all these people should be grouped into one like-minded community just because their gender identities and/or sexualities are considered other from mainstream society. Everyone is so different.
Is anyone safe anymore?
I don’t think I know enough to answer this. I want to say yes, but I’m sure the answer is no.
So, where do you think most queer individuals feel safest expressing themselves?
On the Internet.
You’re saying the Internet is an emotionally safe place?
Do you think queer folk are in more danger than they’ve ever been in?
I don’t think an emotionally safe place exists, but I think the Internet allows queers to openly express their ideas, thoughts, fears, dreams to an audience of like minded people.
I think queer people have been in danger for years, especially when you think back to unjust laws about dress codes and the AIDS epidemic, etc. So I’m not sure things are worse than they’ve been, but there is certainly newfound tolerance under Trump’s presidency for homophobia and transphobia, which could lead to dangerous situations.
Let’s end with five adjectives that you feel describe the future.
Referential, Matriarchal, Sexual, Queer, Concrete.
I mean, it’s 2018, are you ever afraid to walk home by yourself at night?
I can pass for the most part, so no. I’m more concerned about the safety of my friends who’re visibly queer or femme. I’m scared for my friends who are unsafe in Trump’s America.
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