![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() To strike a balance between idealism and pragmatism. ![]() Wield despite being in increasingly precarious positions. This oversimplification erases the very radical power that marginalised communities In particular, there has been a recurring criticism of movementsĪnd moments being considered inadequate if they are not aimed at completely There is a level of virtue signalling involved when this arbitrary judgement of In anĪge which has seen growth in access to activism, advocacy and social welfare spaces, There is a common misconception about what qualifies something as “radical”. By reflecting on these actions, I provide a more a nuanced exploration of how queer community building is radical in context. I highlight moments where we have been able to disrupt white, cisheteronormative society, while also acknowledging the limits of our activities in terms of access and resources. In this post, I provide a detailed reading of my involvement with the queer people of colour group QTIPOC Notts. Part of the ‘Queer’ Asia 2020: Rethinking Radical Now Blog SeriesĪbstract: A rigid definition of being “radical” erases the precarious reality faced by marginalised communities, whose radicalism is often restricted due to concerns around security and safety. ![]()
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