Serpentine Podcast
Back to Earth: Queer Currents
Aug 21, 2020
Kostas Stasinopoulos, the Serpentine Assistant Curator specializing in queer ecology, leads a transformative conversation with guests Ama Josephine Budge, a pleasure activist and PhD candidate focused on queer decolonial climate justice, and Jack Halberstam, a renowned professor exploring gender and ecology. They delve into the concept of queer ecology, discussing the interplay of identity with environmental issues. The trio examines connections between humans and nature, the role of wildness in queer identity, and the transformative potential of art in activism.
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- Queer ecology challenges traditional classifications by emphasizing interconnectedness and the fluidity of identities within natural systems.
- Transformative experiences, especially during crises, can lead to profound re-evaluations of personal priorities and deeper connections with nature.
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Understanding Queer Ecology
Queer ecology merges the concepts of queerness and ecology to challenge traditional categorizations and highlight the importance of relationships within natural systems. The blending of these terms opens up discussions on diversity, fluidity, and the rejection of binary classifications that often divide humans from nature. Embracing queer ecology invites exploration of the complexities of existence and emphasizes the richness found in rejecting absolutes in favor of recognizing interconnectedness. This approach encourages a perspective that values relationships as the essence of ecological understanding rather than fixed identities or rigid classifications.
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