Part of the lecture series: "Queer between the frontlines: LGBTIQ*-Politics and Mobilisations in a Translocal Perspective"
Thailand—like many countries in Southeast Asia—has a reputation for being particularly queer-friendly. Thai culture recognizes a third gender, and kathoey enjoy a certain level of social acceptance. There is a lively gay party scene, and the tourism industry, which is vital to the economy, has long promoted the country as a gay haven.
However, modernization and globalization have brought contradictory social developments. The AIDS crisis hit Thailand particularly hard, and despite social tolerance, LGBTIQ* individuals have faced exclusion from education, various professions, and key social positions. Against this backdrop, a unique history of struggle for emancipation and recognition has unfolded, reflected in both film and literature.
In her lecture, Arnika Fuhrmann traces the stages of queer movements in Thailand. In the subsequent discussion, she and Wolfram Schaffar will explore how these developments fit into the broader context of global LGBTIQ and queer movements.
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Arnika Fuhrmann, Cornell University
| Open to | all |
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| Prior registration | requested |
| Organised by | Executive Support Unit for Diversity and Gender Equality, Chair of Development Politics |
| Event website | https://www.uni-passau.de/en/diversity-gender-equality/diversity/lecture-series-diversity-gender-intersectionality |
| Contact organizer of event | diversity@uni-passau.de |
