

Matthew Chin, "Fractal Repair: Queer Histories of Modern Jamaica" (Duke UP, 2024)
Dec 22, 2024
Matthew Chin, author of "Fractal Repair: Queer Histories of Modern Jamaica," delves into Jamaica's complex queer narrative from colonial times to today. He introduces the intriguing concept of 'queer fractals' to challenge traditional queer histories. The discussion reveals how personal experiences and archival research unearth hidden queer stories and the impacts of colonialism. Chin also highlights the emergence of the gay freedom movement and the interplay between local LGBT activism and global solidarity, reshaping perceptions of Jamaican queerness.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Queer Fractals: Rewriting Caribbean Histories
02:58 • 15min
Unearthing Queer Narratives in Jamaica
17:57 • 5min
Queerness in Caribbean History
22:46 • 22min
Navigating Nationalism: The Emergence of the Gay Freedom Movement in Jamaica
44:27 • 4min
Queer Activism and Global Solidarity
48:48 • 5min
Exploring the Interconnections Between Asia and the Caribbean
53:58 • 3min