Exploring LGBT spaces and communities : contrasting identities, belongings and wellbeing

著者

• Formby, Eleanor

書誌事項

Exploring LGBT spaces and communities : contrasting identities, belongings and wellbeing

Eleanor Formby

（Routledge advances in critical diversities / series editors, Yvette Taylor and Sally Hines, 5）

Routledge, 2019, c2017

• : pbk

注記

"First published 2017. First issued in paperback 2019"--T.p. verso

Includes bibliographical references and index

内容説明・目次

内容説明

The phrase 'LGBT community' is often used by policy-makers, service providers, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people themselves, but what does it mean? What understandings and experiences does that term suggest, and ignore? Based on a UK-wide study funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, this book explores these questions from the perspectives of over 600 research participants. Examining ideas about community 'ownership'; 'difference' and diversity; relational practices within and beyond physical spaces; imagined communities and belongings; the importance of 'ritual' spaces and symbols, and consequences for wellbeing, the book foregrounds the lived experience of LGBT people to offer a broad analysis of commonalities and divergences in relation to LGBT identities. Drawing on an interdisciplinary perspective grounded in international social science research, the book will appeal to students and scholars with interests in sexual and/or gender identities in the fields of community studies, cultural studies, gender studies, geography, leisure studies, politics, psychology, sexuality studies, social policy, social work, socio-legal studies, and sociology. The book also offers implications for practice, suitable for policy-maker, practitioner, and activist audiences, as well as those with a more personal interest.

目次

Introduction Spatial communities and 'gay ghettos' Cultural communities and practices Imagined communities and the 'gay imaginary' Friendships and personal communities Virtual communities and cyberian mailways Community is here to stay? The research The book References 2. 'Owning' and questioning LGBT communities Introduction The acronym that 'lumps together' 'Managing' the acronym Ambivalence Commonality Agency Chapter summary References 3. Diversity, inequality and prejudice amongst LGBT people Introduction Overview of existing literature Diversity and inequality Identity-based prejudice Faith and religion Parenting (Non)conformity Chapter summary References 4. Lived experience and 'doing' community Introduction Overview of existing literature Socialising, friendship and seeking intimacy Friendship families Safety in numbers Accessing 'safe' spaces Self-censorship Activism Lived experience across the life course Chapter summary References 5. Relationships to, within and beyond physical spaces Introduction Overview of existing literature Physical space and geographical areas Relocation Rural living Travel and tourism Groups and services Online spaces and virtual communities Chapter summary References 6. The pleasures and pains of scene spaces Introduction Overview of existing literature The scene as 'community' Positive experiences Scene exclusions Invasion, choice and ownership Chapter summary References 7. Pride spaces, rituals and symbols Introduction Overview of existing literature Creating communities? Safety and freedom Celebration Protest Partying with politics Commercialism Alcohol at Pride events Exclusion 'Excess' and 'extreme' displays of pride Chapter summary References 8. Imagined communities and a sense of belonging Introduction Overview of existing literature Belonging and connection Commonalities, similarities, and mutual understanding Differences and values Shared experiences and the 'bond' of discrimination? Chapter summary References 9. Consequences for wellbeing Introduction Overview of existing literature Impacts on physical and mental health Seeking support Friendships, confidence and self-esteem Finding people 'like me' Alcohol, drugs and sex on the scene Paradoxical spaces Chapter summary References 10. Conclusions and implications References Appendix: Research methods and participants Research process and recruitment Online survey Interviews and group discussions Participants References

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詳細情報

• NII書誌ID(NCID): BC06490206
• ISBN:
  • 9780367348106
• 出版国コード: uk
• タイトル言語コード: eng
• 本文言語コード: eng
• 出版地: London
• ページ数/冊数: x, 216 p.
• 大きさ: 24 cm
• 分類:
  • DC23 : 306.76
• 件名:
  • LCSH : Sexual minorities -- Social conditions
  • LCSH : Sexual minorities -- Identity
  • LCSH : Communities
• 親書誌ID:
  • BB23070287