New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies The Gentrification of Queer Desire
May 27, 2023
Writer Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore discusses their latest book exploring gender, sexuality, and friendship in a world enforcing norms. Topics include 90s San Francisco queer communities, writing process in corrupt spaces, urban landscapes impacting desire, societal norms, and resilience of queer friendships amid gentrification.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Queer Spaces and Relationships in 90s San Francisco
01:42 • 7min
Exploration of Writing Process and Search for Meaning in Corrupt Spaces
08:32 • 3min
Exploring Queer Relationships and Desire in Urban Landscapes
11:10 • 24min
Navigating Desire, Structural Change, and Political Realities
34:47 • 1min
Navigating Societal Norms and Queer Worlds
36:00 • 17min
Exploring the Depth and Resilience of Queer Friendships in the Face of Gentrification
52:37 • 5min