LGBTQIA+ rights

In the context of a global backlash against migrant and LGBTIQA+ rights , this book examines the experiences of LGBTIQA+ people in the UK asylum system. By blending empirical data and critical theory, the text highlights the contradictions between the UK’s purportedly LGBTIQA+ inclusive narratives and its treatment of sexually diverse refugees.

This book explores the diverse challenges faced by Pride organisers globally, particularly post-COVID-19, focusing on accessibility, grassroots politics and environmental sustainability, while rethinking how Pride reshapes notions of modernity in the Global North and South.

What’s it like to work in the male-dominated world of electronic music? This book blends the author’s DJing journey with 6 years of research and artist interviews, revealing the challenges women and gender-expansive DJs face. A must-read for those interested in electronic music, the sociology of club culture or diversity in creative industries.

This volume provides a theoretically and experientially informed overview and discussion of resexualisation. It covers a range of sexual identities and ageing populations, blending cultural representations and current research to highlight the possible forms and practices that can lead to the creative enabling of pleasure.

This timely book challenges current thinking on UK policing from both abolitionist and reformist perspectives, offering a fresh take on recent crises and attempts at reform.

An insider perspective of how LGBTQ+ civil society organisations influenced Irish public policy between 1993, the year when homosexuality was decriminalised, and 2015, when both marriage equality and progressive gender recognition legislation were introduced.

Drawing on critical theories, real-world examples and personal insights, this book offers a fresh perspective on creating meaningful, inclusive change in diverse workplaces. It is an urgent call to action for those committed to true organizational transformation.

This book illuminates the often-overlooked perspectives of marginalized communities within health law. It reveals that the prevailing narrative in health law may not adequately safeguard the interests of minority groups and advocates for the integration of health inequality studies into healthcare law education.

Crafted for those who dare to challenge the status quo, this revolutionary guide asks crucial questions about organising and social movements in the 21st century. Drawing from frontline experiences of activists, it explores essential themes from leadership to the art of negotiation, empowering changemakers of today for a more just world.

Now a multi-million-dollar industry blending art, politics, and entertainment, drag's popularity has soared in recent years. Yet, despite its rise as a consumer product, research exploring the intersection of drag and markets remains scarce. This interdisciplinary collection fills that void, exploring drag's market impact.

Museums today are a cultural battleground. Jon Sleigh maintains that museums must be for all people and inclusion must be at the heart of everything they do. He uses museum objects from different museums to explore trust-building, representation, digital access, conflicting narratives, removal from display and restitution.

This book offers a comprehensive overview of the field of the Sociology of Emotions, incorporating sociological, feminist and cultural perspectives. It will be essential reading for researchers and students seeking a current and interdisciplinary resource covering a wide range of international material in the field of Sociology of Emotions.