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LGBTQIA+ 52w
Generalizing all Native cultures as queer-friendly erases their diversity. While some nations recognized 2-Spirit/queer identities, others didn't. Colonialism destroyed much of this history. honor each nation's unique traditions w/o romanticizing the past
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Anonymous 52w

yes exactly, indigenous societies were/are not monoliths. also historic openness to gender/sexual diversity does not necessarily translate to contemporary queer positivity.

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 52w

Case in point India

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