Comedians that perform comedy routines that utilize LGBTQ+ themes, experiences, and issues in their comedic sets.
Queer theory: An academic field of study that explores the ways in which social structures and power relations produce and reinforce gender and sexuality binaries.
Intersectionality: The concept that explains how oppression can be experienced in multiple ways, through the intersection of different social identities, such as race, gender, and sexuality.
Marginalization: The social process of relegating groups of people to a lower social or economic status.
LGBTQ+ history: The study of the historical and social movements that have shaped the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ people, including the Stonewall riots, the AIDS crisis, and the quest for marriage equality.
Identity politics: The idea that social and political struggles are best understood through the lens of identity and shared experiences, rather than solely through class or economic factors.
Satire: A comedic device used to critique and comment on social and political issues.
Stand-up comedy: A live performance art in which a comedian delivers a monologue filled with jokes, stories, and observations about the world around them.
Performance studies: An interdisciplinary field that explores the social and cultural contexts in which performances take place, including theatre, film, and stand-up comedy.
Gender and sexuality studies: The academic study of the social and cultural construction of gender and sexuality, including queer theory, feminist theory, and critical race theory.
Comedy and social change: The idea that comedy can be used to challenge social norms, advocate for marginalized groups, and effect social change.