The Impact of Trauma-Focused Queer Stories on Communities

Explore the impact of trauma-focused queer narratives on communities in this thought-provoking TEDx talk by Ira McIntosh. Delve into questions about the purpose of social media, the concept of "Queer History," and the challenges of discovering authentic queer stories in a media landscape dominated by victimization narratives. Drawing from personal experiences as an advocate, activist, and historian for the queer community, McIntosh examines the importance of diverse representation and the potential of social media as a tool for gathering historical information. Gain insights into the speaker's journey from opera performer and drag artist to aspiring queer historian, and consider the broader implications of how queer stories are told and preserved.

Most queer stories are about trauma. What does that do to communities? | Ira McIntosh | TEDxAUP