In-between the Identities: A Personal Reflection on Two Pride Parades in Spain and Turkey

Pride parades, serving as platforms for celebrating diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, often operate within a society that upholds and reinforces heteronormative norms. This commentary intends to argue how these activities are shaped by the presence of restrictions and censorship and...

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Detalhes bibliográficos
Autor: Gürkan, Hasan
Formato: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Recursos:Varias* (Consorci de Biblioteques Universitáries de Catalunya, Centre de Serveis Científics i Acadèmics de Catalunya)
Repositorio:Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunya
OAI Identifier:oai:recercat.cat:10256/25831
Acesso em linha:http://hdl.handle.net/10256/25831
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palavra-chave:Teoria queer
Queer theory
Identitat de gènere
Gender identity
Desfilades de l'Orgull Gai
Gay pride parades
Descrição
Resumo:Pride parades, serving as platforms for celebrating diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, often operate within a society that upholds and reinforces heteronormative norms. This commentary intends to argue how these activities are shaped by the presence of restrictions and censorship and the prevalence of ignorance surrounding queer experiences. By conducting ethnographic observations at Pride parades in Turkey and Spain, I delve into participants’ lived experiences within these contexts. This approach sheds light on Pride parades’ positive and negative aspects. Through an analysis of the interplay between heteronormative influences, restrictions, censorship, and ignorance within the context of Pride parades, I aim to provide insight into the complexities and nuances that shape the experiences of queer individuals. This commentary contributes to a deeper understanding of the challenges faced and the progress made in the ongoing struggle for queer liberation and acceptance