Social Work

Queer collective memory during the time of COVID: Timelessness, isolation, and resilience in the United Kingdom

M. Merryman and M. Armstrong

This compelling research by Molly Merryman and Moira Armstrong delves into queer collective memory during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK, utilizing poignant video-based oral histories. It uncovers profound themes of isolation, timelessness, and the impacts on LGBTQ+ communities, drawing parallels with the HIV/AIDS epidemic. A must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of health and identity!

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Abstract

This article explores queer collective memory during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK, drawing on video-based oral histories from Queer Britain's "Queer Pandemic" project. The study examines themes of isolation, timelessness, the pandemic's impact on LGBTQ+ communities, and the parallels drawn between COVID-19 and the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The researchers used virtual meeting software for interviews and qualitative software for analysis, focusing on how collective memory and shared experiences were expressed by self-identified LGBTQ+ individuals.

Publisher

Memory Studies

Published On

Jan 01, 2023

Authors

Molly Merryman, Moira Armstrong

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