Digital Innocence: Queer Virginity, Painful Histories, and the Critical Hope of Queer Futurity (original) (raw)

The paper explores the intersection of queerness and digital culture, arguing that the digital landscape reshapes young people's understanding of queer identity and history. It critiques the prevalent narratives in young adult literature that perpetuate notions of recovery from trauma while neglecting the broader social context, focusing on individuals' struggles with sexual assault and the implications of digital engagement. Through the lens of queer futurity, the author emphasizes the need for alternative narratives that acknowledge painful histories and challenge the normalization of queerness.