Queerios Discussion Group
Topic: Stolen Symbolism
Location
The Center for Well-Being : 101
Date & Time
November 19, 2024, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Description
Queer communities may use religious symbolism to reclaim identities they grew up with, and religious communities may use queer iconography to welcome new members to their spaces. We will discuss the connections between these spaces and how they are welcoming more people by stealing the symbolism of what may appear to be opposing identities.
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Queerios is a discussion-based group open to all that focuses on the experience of being both queer and religious or spiritual. Each week will focus on a different topic! We will start with a student facilitator-led activity, and leave plenty of room for discussion, dialogue, and community building.
Queerios welcomes participation of all kinds and disclosure of any identities is never required to join us. This group is not focused on any particular queer identity or faith-based practice, and will feature topics that highlight a variety of identities and practices present in the UMBC student body.
We welcome allies and community members who want to learn how to better support our students.
Snacks will be provided!
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If you need to request a disability-based accommodation or have any questions? Contact us at i3b@umbc.edu.
