Episode 4 (Part B): Queer Pedagogy: Holding Space for Queer Conversations
Description
Jean holds space for a conversation with former QUT student Peter and crew member Izzy to unpack the previous episode with Jen and Angela. Izzy and Peter generously share their experience of working in queer spaces in their field placement and practice from their lived perspective. In the discussion a conversation about how to bring queer theory into social work and human service practice by challenging heteronormativity and the important role critical reflection plays when working alongside people who identify as LGBTIQA+.
Transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1frSuLgNDmtb7uvzzCPCipKEcI8CKdNxmBzL9fIxtJmY/edit?usp=sharing
Key References:
Damien Riggs podcast - Intersectionality and Social Work, Episode 1: Sandy O’Sullivan https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-1-sandy-osullivan/id1628960210?i=1000565922828
Damien Riggs podcast - Intersectionality and Social Work, Episode 3: Arlene Lev https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-3-arlene-lev/id1628960210?i=1000565922756
Keywords:
gender diversity, LGBTQIA+, queer pedagogies, heteronormativity, critical reflection, homophobia, compulsive heterosexuality (comphet), heteronormative fragility, misgendering, intersectionality.
Music by Boe Toweh