LGBT+ and Queer Histories – Getting Started

by royalhistsoc | 28 Sep 2020 | LGBT+ Project: Resources

This resource is one of several to accompany the RHS LGBT+ Histories and Historians Report, published on 28 September 2020. This page offers some starting points – quick reading (and listening) suggestions and examples of online resources for those who want to...

LGBT+ Histories – Reading List

by royalhistsoc | 28 Sep 2020 | LGBT+ Project: Resources

LGBT+ and queer histories are vast and varied. This list gives a sense of the range and diversity, across time and space, of the LGBT+ histories already available. It represents some of the readings the members of the RHS LGBT+ working group would recommend –...

LGBT+ Archives, Networks and Heritage

by royalhistsoc | 28 Sep 2020 | LGBT+ Project: Resources

This page lists some academic and professional groups and networks for LGBT+ historians, and histories, museums, archives and major collections of LGBT+ history. These range from small community projects to large national institutions. If you would like to recommend...

Gender-Neutral Pronouns

by royalhistsoc | 28 Sep 2020 | LGBT+ Project: Resources, Teaching Portal: For Teachers

Using correct pronouns for non-binary and trans people is a simple indication of acknowledgement and respect. Gendered appearance does not reliably tell you about a person’s gender. Checking which pronouns to use, and then doing so consistently, is an easy way to...

LGBT+ Guidance, Support and Advice

by royalhistsoc | 28 Sep 2020 | LGBT+ Project: Resources

Many respondents to the RHS LGBT+ survey reported witnessing or experiencing bullying, harassment or discrimination, either as a personal experience or as a witness. Many more indicated that they would not know what to do if they were in this position. All higher...