Gender Transcending- Workshop Five- Queering Our Story

5. Queering our own Story

The fifth workshop will continue the idea of queering fairy stories and Inthe fifth workshop, we will build upon the theme of queering fairy tales and their retellings. The act of retelling and queering fairy tales is not just a creative exercise but a crucial aspect of storytelling and heritage creation. These stories have been integral to shaping our cultural heritage, imparting morals, traditions, and concepts of good and bad from a young age. However, as society evolves, so too must these narratives to remain relevant and inclusive.

Throughout history, fairy tales have undergone numerous adaptations and reinterpretations. In this workshop, we will explore how these tales can be queered—how we can insert diverse identities and perspectives into their narratives. By doing so, we aim to challenge and expand traditional notions of heritage and social narratives.

Marina Warner’s insights, as well as works by other…