Week 2 Flashcards
What is an affinity group?
An affinity group is a group formed around a shared interest or common goal, to which individuals formally or informally belong.
What constitutes Gender-Based Harassment?
Gender-Based Harassment refers to unwelcome behavior directed at someone because of their gender, gender identity, or gender expression.
What is a basic definition of an ally?
A member of a privileged group who advocates for the rights of a marginalized group.
What are the views of allies according to LGBTQ+ students?
- Allies should be attuned to the individual needs of queer people
- Allies should be actively dedicated to supporting the broader queer community
- Some express sentiments of both camps
What does the political framework in LGBTQ+ movements focus on?
Using law for social change to advance civil equality and recognizing the limits of law in changing culture.
What did the John’s Committee initially focus on in 1957?
The NAACP and efforts at integration linked to communism.
What does multi-issue focus mean?
An emphasis on multiple issues, such as homophobia and racism.
Fill in the blank: A member of a privileged group who advocates for the rights of a marginalized group is called a _______.
ally
What was the focus of the John’s Committee in January-May 1957?
NAACP and efforts at integration.
The John’s Committee initially targeted civil rights organizations before shifting focus.
What issue did the John’s Committee pay attention to in Spring 1957?
Homosexuality.
This marked a shift in the committee’s focus from racial integration to sexual orientation.
What was the focus of the John’s Committee at the beginning of 1958?
A hardline approach to exposing the Communist connections of the NAACP.
This reflects the political climate of the time, linking homosexuality and communism.
What did the John’s Committee investigate in the fall of 1958?
Full-scale investigation of the University of Florida in Gainesville.
The committee’s efforts were more focused on exposing homosexuals than identifying actual communist threats.
What are the two frameworks for queer/straight community relations mentioned?
- Us versus them
- Us and them
These frameworks illustrate different perspectives on community relations.
What is the assimilationist approach to social movements?
Typically embraces a rights-based perspective and works within pluralist democracy.
This approach often seeks gradual integration and acceptance.
What is the political approach in the context of social change?
Using law for social change to advance civil equality.
This approach recognizes the limitations of law in changing culture.
What is the cultural approach in activism?
Art, media, and popular culture as means of social change and activism.
This approach aims to raise visibility and build alternative communities.
Fill in the blank: A _______ is a member of a privileged group who advocates for the rights of a marginalized group.
ally
What characterizes LGBTQ social movements in the US since World War II?
Diversity and inevitable internal conflict.
This highlights the complexity of social movements and the various approaches within them.
What is the significance of the article by Forbes and Ueno (2019)?
It discusses how queer people evaluate straight allies.
The article emphasizes the importance of individual conceptualizations of queerness.
