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In some UK Black queer social spaces, social cruelty can move downward through a chain of power, desire, access and desperation, while those with the greatest influence remain hidden from …
How Social Harm Moves in UK Black Queer Communities Read More
Content note: This article discusses social exclusion, reputational harm, gossip, public shaming, minority stress[5], and some references to group sex and chemsex-adjacent social spaces. Introduction: When Harm Does Not Need …
The Role of ‘Runners’ in Distributing Harm in UK Black Queer Spaces Read More
The Mechanics of Social Isolation in Black Queer Spaces Social exclusion in UK Black queer communities often follows a predictable and escalating pattern that may not be obvious to ordinary …
5 Stages of Group Exclusion: How UK Black Queer Men Freeze Out a Target Read More