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Book SynopsisThis singular history of a prison, and the queer women and trans people held there, is a window into the policing of queerness and radical politics in the twentieth century. The Women’s House of Detention, a landmark that ushered in the modern era of women’s imprisonment, is now largely forgotten. But when it stood in New York City’s Greenwich Village, from 1929 to 1974, it was a nexus for the tens of thousands of women, transgender men, and gender-nonconforming people who inhabited its crowded cells. Some of these inmates—Angela Davis, Andrea Dworkin, Afeni Shakur—were famous, but the vast majority were incarcerated for the crimes of being poor and improperly feminine. Today, approximately 40 percent of the people in women’s prisons identify as queer; in earlier decades, that percentage was almost certainly higher. Historian Hugh Ryan explores the roots of this crisis and reconstructs the little-known lives of incarcerated New Yorkers, making a uniquely queer case for prison abolition—and demonstrating that by queering the Village, the House of D helped defined queerness for the rest of America. From the lesbian communities forged through the Women’s House of Detention to the turbulent prison riots that presaged Stonewall, this is the story of one building and much more: the people it caged, the neighborhood it changed, and the resistance it inspired. Winner, 2023 Stonewall Book Award—Israel Fishman Non-Fiction Book AwardCrimeReads, Best True Crime Books of the Year

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Book SynopsisWitty and winkingly playful, Manuel Betancourt’s Hello Stranger explores modern queer romance and the expansive possibilities of ephemeral intimacies“Hello stranger.” As an opening line, you really can’t ask for better.Hello Stranger is a book about chance encounters—at a bar, through social media, in a bathhouse—and what a stranger can reveal about who we are and who we could still yet be. A stranger, after all, is a site of endless possibilities.As Manuel Betancourt looks back on his past relationships, he turns to characters and narratives that helped him question notions of what monogamy and coupledom (and relationships and marriage) can and should look like. From films like Before Sunrise and Cruising to the poetry of Frank O'Hara and the musicals of Stephen Sondheim, Betancourt uses pop culture to make sense of the alluring prospect of forging intimacies with strangers—even, or especially, the strangers within ourselves.At once a personal excavation and a broad cultural critique, Betancourt grapples with everything from online sexting and real-life cruising to divorces and throuples. Hello Stranger examines the intimacies we crave, value, and oftentimes destroy with rote familiarity.

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Book SynopsisAn Indispensable Toolset for Same-Sex Parenthood"An absolute ‘must-have’ for any LGBT couple engaged in family planning!” —Midwest Book ReviewFirst published in 2016 and winner of four literary awards.* Now updated and packed with valuable information and more powerful stories of same-sex parents achieving and navigating parenthood.Yes, you do have options. Same-sex couples (gay dads, lesbian moms, or other queer couples) are faced with many different options when choosing to have a family that includes beautiful children. In Journey to Parenthood, author, activist and father Eric Rosswood guides and helps prospective LGBTQIA parents explore adoption, foster care, assisted reproduction, surrogacy and co-parenting.Create your own happy family unit. Each section includes a description of a specific family-building approach, followed by personal stories from same-sex couples and individuals who have chosen that particular path. Learn strategies for dealing with challenges you will encounter on this parenting journey.Inside find: Strategies for successfully navigating same sex parenthood Firsthand accounts combined with critical tips and advice Updated information about adoption, foster care, assisted reproduction, surrogacy and co-parenting If you benefited from Eric Rosswood’s bestselling book We Make It Better or his Ultimate Guide for Gay Dads; or have read parenting books like Raised by Unicorns, Raising Good Humans, What to Expect When You're Expecting, or The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read, you’ll want to read Journey to Parenthood.* Winner of the 2017 IAN Book of the Year Awards in the Parenting/Family/Relationships category; the 2017 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards in the Parenting category; the 2017 Best Book Awards in the LGBTQ, Non-Fiction category; and finalist in the 2017 International Book Awards.Trade Review“...destined to be the resource book of the decade for LGBTQ couples.” —Gay San Diego “An absolute ‘must-have’ for any LGBT couple engaged in family planning!” —Midwest Book Review “This is a helpful guide, full of heart-warming stories of modern families.” —Attitude Magazine “The ultimate family-building road map...the modern day version of What to Expect When You're Expecting for same-sex parents to be.” —TheNextFamily.com “Supportive and helpful…full of warmth, encouragement, and advice. A good place for prospective parents to start.” —Publishers Weekly “The Journey to Same-Sex Parenthood will lead you through moments of both laugh-out-loud humor and immense heartache. This book is informative, emotionally compelling, and a must-read for LGBTQ people considering parenthood.” —Zach Wahls, author of the national bestseller My Two Moms “This book is a valuable resource not only for those couples or individuals that are approaching parenthood, but also for LGBT service providers that want to become more aware of the challenges that same sex couples face when making these decisions. Through real life experiences and passionate stories this book is a true game changer. Once you have read it, I'm sure you'll be recommending it to everyone you know.” —Max Disposti, executive director of the North San Diego County LGBTQ Resource Center “A collection of informative and inspiring stories about the journey into parenthood by a variety of couples whose riveting experiences will help anyone looking to grow their family!” —Dan Bucatinsky, Emmy Award-winning actor (Scandal) and author of Does This Baby Make Me Look Straight “This book is an eye-opener for what same-sex couples really go through when trying to start a family. In my work as a legislator advocating on behalf of our community, I’ve seen the stumbling blocks many couples face on the path to becoming parents—both in law and in society—and this book is a great resource for couples considering this often difficult process.” —NY State Assembly Member Daniel J. O'Donnell, sponsor of New York's Marriage Equality Act and the state’s groundbreaking anti-bullying legislation, the Dignity for All Students Act

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Book SynopsisIn 1957, there were over a thousand men in prison for 'homosexual offences'. A little over half a century later, homosexuality is an active part of the mainstream. Homosexuality has a public profile - on TV, in film and in literature and popular culture. When did today's fairly open discourse on homosexuality begin? Sebastian Buckle argues that homosexuality as a public identity began after the Second World War, on the release of the Wolfenden Report which recommended gay sex be decriminalised, and tells the story of homosexuality in the public eye. Buckle takes us through early images of homosexuality in the 1950s, the founding of the Gay Liberation Front, Section 28 and community radicalism under Margaret Thatcher's government, the AIDs crisis of the 1980s, the expanding musical and cultural influence of gay subcultures and the resulting partial acceptance into the mainstream of queer identities. The result is a complex and nuanced history of gay movements, society and the media, and a fresh look at how the struggle for acceptance and equality has been fought.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements List of Acronyms Preface Introduction Section 1: Gay Liberation Section 2: A Visible Subculture Section 3: Joining the Mainstream Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisSappho has been constructed as many things: proto-feminist, lesbian icon and even - by the Victorians - chaste headmistress of a girls' finishing school. Yet ironically, as Page DuBois shows, the historical poet herself remains elusive. We know that Sappho's contemporary Alcaeus described her as 'violet, pure, honey-smiling Sappho'; and that the rhetorician and philosopher Maximus of Tyre saw her, perhaps less enthusiastically, as 'small and dark'. We also know that her 7th/6th century BCE island of Lesbos was riven by tyrannical and aristocratic factionalism and that she was probably exiled to Sicily. Much of the rest is speculative. DuBois suggests that the value of Sappho lies elsewhere: in her remarkable verse, and in the poet's reception - one of the richest of any figure from antiquity. Offering nuanced readings of the poems, written in an archaic Aeolic dialect, DuBois skillfully draws out their sharp images and rhythmic melody. She further discusses the exciting discovery of a new verse fragment in 2004, and the ways in which Sappho influenced Catullus, Horace and Ovid, as well as later writers and painters.

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Book SynopsisAiding discussion of gender diversity and sexuality with very young children, this practical guide helps practitioners explore these themes in early years settings. Promoting and extending current good practice, the book offers advice and activities that will support children in discovering their identity and also demonstrates how to work with parents.This guide presents a background to gender theory alongside examples and case studies, showing that activities and settings can work together for children to recognise their full potential in a supportive environment. This book addresses a wide variety of topics such as staff training and team management, how to support and promote men working in childcare, transgender issues and ways practice can be challenged, to give those working with young children a great foundation for teaching about diversity. Proposing aims that early years practitioners can work towards and providing practical ideas to take directly in to the workplace, this hands-on guide sets out to create and encourage outstanding practice for all professionals teaching young children.Trade ReviewThe book is full of searching questions, practical ideas and suggestions that all practitioners can implement - a straightforward tool to help any setting ensure that good equality and diversity practice is the cornerstone of their work. -- Judy Simon, early years practitioner, BrightonThis is an important and timely book. Early years practitioners will find the practical ideas and activities invaluable in enabling them to think about gender and sexuality and to deepen the support they offer young children and their families. -- Kath Tayler, Senior Lecturer in Early Years Education, University of BrightonThis is a must read for early years' practitioners who want to make a difference regarding gender diversity and sexuality, but aren't sure how or where to start. Real cases illuminate issues and dilemmas that are faced every day. Personal reflections and activities provoke changes in practitioners' thinking and practice. This book is engaging, it's inspiring, and it's important. -- Mindy Blaise, Professor, Early Childhood Education, Victoria University, AustraliaAccessible, full of common sense and written in a way that is supportive, helpful and will enable practitioners and early years settings become confident and better able to support children in their exploration and their choices around gender diversity, sexuality and life! Early years settings will find practical ideas to make positive changes in thinking, practice, attitudes and be the best role models for all children and the very young children who are gender questioning. -- Clair Barnard, Early Childhood Project Co-ordinator, BrightonA Practical Guide to Gender Diversity and Sexuality in Early Years makes an important contribution to scholarly debates, but perhaps more crucially, it provides vital insights and practical strategies for early childhood educators to work more effectively with children and their families. The writing is lively and engaging. It is a timely publication that draws on the author's extensive knowledge and expertise and offers a powerful space for asking and addressing pressing social justice questions. -- Dr Jayne Osgood PhD, Professor of Early Years and Gender, Centre for Education Research & Scholarship, Middlesex University, LondonAn important book to help promote diversity and equality in early years education. The guidance provided is useful and explained in such a way that practitioners can feel confident in implementing it. It supports practitioners in ensuring their early years setting promotes equality and diversity... I particularly liked that the book provides activities throughout that promotes practitioners to question their decisions, personal view point, management and setting. -- Special Educational Needs Resources BlogTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Background to legislation; 3. The manager; 4. The team and the individual practitioner in the setting; 5. The environment and activities; 6. Supporting families; 7. LGB and transgender issues in early years; 8. Conclusion and ways forward; Resources

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Book SynopsisEver since they were young, Peggy Cryden noticed her children's gender expression did not correspond with society's expectations of their biological gender. In this moving and honest memoir, Peggy details the experiences and challenges of raising both a gay son and a gay, transgender son and shares her family's journey of adversity and growth, which has helped inform her work as a psychotherapist.Beginning with her own unconventional upbringing and personal relationships, the second half of the book follows her children from birth to adulthood and through their numerous experiences including coming out, depression, hate crime, relationships, school and various aspects to do with transitioning (legal, physical, medical, social) as well as their appearances in the media as a family. This book is insightful, charming and thought-provoking, and through levity and humour, offers a positive approach to parenting outside of convention.Trade ReviewCryden writes with the emotional clarity of a seasoned therapist and also as one who's done her own soul searching. -- Ami B. Kaplan, LCSW New York City Psychotherapist and Gender Specialist.Table of ContentsPreface. 1. The Green Room. 2. Raised by Wolves. 3. Saved by the Belles. 4. The Good Daughter. 5. Trick or Treat. 6. It's a Girl! 7. The First Two Years. 8. And Then There Were Two. 9. Dancing to a Different Beat. 10. We Can Get Through This. 11. Life Derails. 12. I Hope You'll Still Love Me After I Tell You This. 13. The Transition. 14. A Darker Turn. 15. In the Spotlight. 16. The Red Carpet. 17. What about Him? 18. The Loss of the Mani-Pedi Dream. 19. On the Mend. 20. Let's Talk Shop. 21. You Just have to Laugh. 22. The Zen of Ducks. References. Resources.

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Book SynopsisSexuality is a complex and multifaceted domain – encompassing bodily, contextual and subjective experiences that resist ready categorisation. To claim the sexual as a viable research object therefore raises a number of important methodological questions: what is it possible to know about experiences, practices and perceptions of sex and sexualities? What approaches might help or hinder our efforts to probe such experiences? This collection explores the creative, personal and contextual parameters involved in researching sexuality, cutting across disciplinary boundaries and drawing on case studies from a variety of countries and contexts. Combining a wide range of expertise, its contributors address such key areas as pornography, sex work, intersectionality and LGBT perspectives. The contributors also share their own experiences of researching sexuality within contrasting disciplines, as well as interrogating how the sexual identities of researchers themselves can relate to, and inform, their work. The result is a unique and diverse collection that combines practical insights on field work with novel theoretical reflections.Trade ReviewA very welcome addition to the field. It will be enormously useful for developing reflective research across a range of disciplines. * Feona Attwood, Middlesex University *A rich and engaging exploration of the ways in which multifaceted sexual subjects and diverse sexual practices are situated, embodied and experienced in different contexts. It raises important questions about how we come to know and research contemporary sexual life worlds. * Jacqui Gabb, The Open University *Revisits the perennial question of why and how to produce knowledge on sexuality. Its merit is to use epistemologically diverse points of entry to weave connections across generations of researchers. * Sonia Corrêa, co-editor of Development with a Body *A profoundly honest and rigorous collection, full of insights into the unpredictable challenges and also the reverie of research on sex and sexualities. It combines theory, methods, ethics and stories – everything the researcher needs. * Yasmin Gunaratnam, Goldsmiths, University of London *Table of ContentsEditorial Introduction - Paul Boyce, Charlotte Morris and Andrea Cornwall Part One: Knowability Introduction - Paul Boyce 1. The Insinuating Body - Cara Judea Alhadeff 2. Making Sense of Ambiguity: Theory and Method - Eva Cheuk-Yin Li 3. Can Quantitative Applied Sexual Health Research Be Critical and Feminist? Towards a Critical Social Epidemiology to Support Targeted STI Testing and Contraception in Primary Care - Natalie Edelman 4. Sex Shop Stories: Shifting Disciplines in Design Research - Fran Carter Part Two: Creative Methodologies Introduction - Laura Harvey 5. Body Mapping, Stories and the Sexual Rights of Older People - Catherine Barrett 6. Patchworking: Using Creative Methodologies in Sex and Sexualities Research - Catherine Vulliamy 7. Dirty Talk: On Using Poetry in Pornography Research - P.J. Macleod 8. The Cover Version: Researching Sexuality through Ventriloquism - E. McGeeney, L. Robinson, R. Thomson and P. Thurschwell Part Three: Negotiating Research Contexts Introduction - Yingying Huang 9. Hesitating at the Door: Youth-led Research on Realising Sexual Rights Informing Organisational Approaches - Vicky Johnson 10. Sexuality Research ‘In Translation’: First-time Fieldwork in Brazil - Natalie Day 11. The Contingency of the Contact: An Interpretive Re-positioning through the Erotic Dynamics in the Field - Alba Barbé i Serra 12. Sangli Stories: Researching Indian Sex Workers’ Intimate Lives - Andrea Cornwall Part Four: Researcher Bodies, Identities, Experiences Introduction - Hannah Frith 13. Rotten Girl on Rotten Girl: Boys’ Love ‘Research’ - Anna Madill 14. Diary of a Sex Researcher: A Reflexive Look at Conducting Sexuality Research in Residential Aged Care - Katherine Radoslovich 15. Mum’s the Word: Heterosexual Single Mothers Talking (Or Not) About Sex - Charlotte Morris 16. Sex and the Anthropologist: From BDSM to Sex Education, An Embodied Experience - Nicoletta Landi Appendix: An Interview with Ken Plummer - Charlotte Morris

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Book Synopsis'We don't just come out once. We have to come out continually throughout our lives. And as we grow and change and reach a newfound understanding of who we are, we come out once again in a whole new way.'Following the interconnected lives of a diverse queer community - including asexual, polyamorous, trans and autigender people - this empowering graphic novel explores the multitude of ways a person's identity and relationships can be expressed and can change over time. From Lily coming out as a lesbian after coming out as a trans woman, to Leanne embracing their genderqueer identity in later life, to Ty navigating their queerness with their autistic identity, these stories illustrate how life lived at the intersection of gender, sexuality, race and class is often a journey with many chapters.Full of love and pride - as well as tips and advice - these witty, tender and inspiring narratives prove there is no wrong way to be who you are, so long as you are being true to yourself.Trade ReviewComing Out, Again is a brilliant mix of the whimsical and serious sides of LGBT+ and neurodiverse identities, breaking through the polite façade we often wear and exposing how wonderful and silly we can be in private spaces. It's a privilege to read and to love the characters, they spring off the page, and it is all too easy to find yourself within them. Handled with obvious care and love, this book is a breath of fresh air." -- Poe Charlotte, author of 'How to Be Autistic'I Highly recommend this beautifully crafted and intelligently scripted novel of so many diverse and divergent experiences that many autistic individuals face, daily. This graphic novel is both entertaining, enlightening, inclusive and challenging. It's all too easy to stay hidden in one's arrogance and preconceived notions of 'Other'. -- Wenn B. Lawson (PhD) CPsychol AFBPsS University of Birmingham, UK. Honorary Researcher, Macquarie University & Curtin University, AustraliaI absolutely loved this book. It covers a range of issues around gender, sexuality, race and neurodiversity in an inclusive, affirming and engaging way. This book would be great for Queer and questioning young - and not so young - people. As an autistic and non-binary person I found the book very empowering. Highly recommended. -- Yenn Purkis, non-binary and autistic advocate and authorThrough the eyes of a diverse cast of characters, Sabrina Symington proves once again how much of a great storyteller and communicator she is. You won't be able to put that book down! -- Sophie Labelle, author and cartoonistThis is a striking graphic novel filled with engaging characters which leap off the page and remind us of the importance of private silliness in our queer lives * Scene *

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Book SynopsisThis vital teachers' guide to challenging homophobic and biphobic bullying offers unique insights to address the issue at its core. With a renewed focus on a whole school approach, it builds capacity in those who work with young people and inspires an inclusive approach in every setting. Laying out clear advice on how to recognise, stop and prevent homophobic and biphobic bullying, readers are given strategies to work with its perpetrators, bystanders and targets. The author explains how to handle disclosures regarding sexual orientation and provides advice on effective Anti-Bullying Policy referencing homophobic and biphobic bullying. Based upon the work of the UK's leading and award-winning LGBT+ anti-bullying charity Educational Action Challenging Homophobia (EACH) this book additionally explores why young people are too often reluctant to report these forms of bullying; the increasing role of the online environment and the profound impacts bullying can have well into adulthood. Written by an expert in this field, this essential guide is for teachers, youth workers, the care sector and anyone with a duty of care towards young people.Trade ReviewThis book on the bullying of gay, lesbian and bisexual pupils is well-organised, sensible, and packed with useful information for teachers as well as parents and pupils themselves. It can be highly recommended as a handbook to help tackle this important issue in the school context. -- Peter K Smith, Goldsmiths, University of London, UKWe have been incredibly fortunate to have benefitted from Jonathan's outstanding work with our school over the last 10 years. He has helped us shape our school's attitudes and ethos regarding LGBT matters. He has delivered inspirational training to our staff that has engaged and educated, as well as being a key focus for developing our policy and practice across the LGBT field and homophobic and biphobic bullying. Further, and most importantly, Jonathan has had huge impact on our student community: being thought provoking and challenging, yet balancing that with real sensitivity and an impressive ability to listen and empathise. We are proud to be associated with Jonathan's book, his work with EACH and he continues to be our 'go to' for his expert advice and guidance across this area of our students' lives and experiences. -- Steve Moir, Headteacher at Bradley Stoke Community SchoolThis is an essential read for any school leader who is serious about tackling homophobic and biphobic bullying - and that should be all school leaders! It provides straightforward, practical advice and will make sure you are meeting your legal and moral obligations to keep children safe. -- Lauren Seager-Smith FRSA, CEO KidscapeSchool leaders often talk about moral purpose and creating a fair and just society. Jonathan Charlesworth continues to give direction, insight and practical guidance on matters very directly to connected to this important aspect of what schools are about. Jonathan's expert exploration of key equalities issues inspired me - instilling confidence and understanding. School leaders seeking knowledge, insight and the assurance to recognise, stop and prevent homophobic or biphobic bullying will find it in this indispensable book. -- Roland Lovatt, Headteacher, Yeo Moor Primary School, Clevedon, North SomersetWith his many years of experience - both in teaching and leading a charity challenging this form of bullying and discrimination - Jonathan Charlesworth brings a calm wisdom to an issue that schools, colleges and alternative provision often struggle to address successfully. Prejudice related behaviour among students often reflects the environment our young people grow up in. This makes challenging prejudice and discrimination difficult when it may be learned at home or on the media and young people think it is justified. Schools will be better able to do so and make school a safe place with this book at their side. From the basics through to thoughtful considerations of complex situations, the author provides the essentials every teacher needs and will be inspired by.Charlesworth consulted young people and teachers and describes a gap between the lived experience of the young people and the views of the staff. These valuable insights should encourage schools to listen to their student body and change their interventions. Recent changes in legislation in the UK and in Ireland; and a new curriculum for RSE, all have to be assimilated into practice along with the Equality Act. But this is no dry text about law. Threaded throughout are practical tips and advice for the sensitive handling of disclosures and practice strategies that schools will implement in modern Britain.This should be required reading in teacher training and for all pastoral leads. It will be essential for anyone handling behaviour in schools and those preparing for statutory RSE. -- Adrienne Katz FRSA, Director of Youthworks and 2018 joint winner of Inspirational Individual of the Year by the Ben Cohen Stand-up foundationWe have worked with Jonathan and EACH several times and our students and staff have always gained so much from their time with him. His original book, which helped develop understanding of how to recognise, stop and prevent homophobic bullying, was vital to our key staff in this important and ever-evolving area. Jonathan's ability to allow informative, open discussion and debate in a safe and secure environment has really enabled all students to feel more equipped and empowered to deal with challenging topics. His experience and expertise is captured in this new book. We very much look forward to making best use of this. -- Cameron Shaw, Principal, Bristol Metropolitan Academy (part of the Cabot Learning Federation)Education is about more than just the taught subjects on the school timetable. For an education to mean anything at all, our young people need to leave school with a sense of who they are. Our schools need to provide them with the skills, knowledge, character and confidence to assert their identity, in whatever form they find it. Bullying of any kind undermines that process so it is our responsibility as educators to challenge it. Jonathan Charlesworth offers an essential guide for educators who seek to understand the complexity of issues faced by young people concerning their emerging sexual identity. He explains accessibly the homophobic or biphobic bullying which can accompany the coming out (or indeed not coming out) of our lesbian, gay, bisexual or questioning students. If our schools are to be truly inclusive we must understand and adjust to enable all our young people to thrive - however they identify. Jonathan's book is a key part of our toolkit in developing the schools that all our children need. -- Chris Hildrew, HeadteacherTable of ContentsAcknowledgements; Preface; Introduction; Chapter 1: What Is Homophobic And Biphobic Bullying?; Chapter 2: Who Experiences Homophobic And Biphobic Bullying?; Chapter 3: Who Perpetuates Homophobic And Biphobic Bullying?; Chapter 4: Why Do Young People Bully Homophobically Or Biphobically?; Chapter 5: What Is The Impact On Those Being Bullied?; Chapter 6: How To Respond: Practical Advice; Chapter 7: Working With Those Who Bully; Chapter 8: Sensitive Handling Of Disclosures; Chapter 9: Prevention; Chapter 10: Anti-Bullying Policies And Creating Inclusive Environments; Chapter 11: Frequently Asked Questions; Chapter 12: Last Words; Appendix 1: Section 28 Of The Local Government Act 1988; Appendix 2: Rse Guidelines And Homophobic And Biphobic Bullying; Appendix 3: DfE Guidelines For Primary School Facing Protests Against New Rse Curriculum; Appendix 4: Senior Leadership Team Guidance; Anti-Homophobic Bullying Posters And Sexual Orientation Glossary; References

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Book Synopsis'My dear, she's on fire!' DAMIAN BARR'A snappy guide to an all-conquering aesthetic' Financial Times'The following things have seemed impossibly camp to me at one point or another: a doll whose body acts as a cover for a toilet roll, a tantrum over wire coat hangers, a 1950s muscle magazine featuring a photo of a young man dressed as a gladiator, and a rat underneath a silver serving platter'An essential reappraisal of camp across time and across the globe, from the author of Fabulosa! and Outrageous!Camp has been an inescapable part of popular culture for at least the last 150 years. Famously unrestrained and ever evolving, it has not only captured the cultural imagination, but also played an important role as a form of protest and resistance. Paul Baker takes us through camp's rebellious and revolutionary past with warmth, humour and sensitivity, starting with the court of Louis XIV and the dandies of the eighteenth century through to Showgirls, Harlem's drag balls and Columbian telenovelas.Throughout its history, camp has been a place of refuge and renewal, of heroism and hedonism. This glorious celebration traces camp's journey from the fringes of society to the mainstream.Trade ReviewMy dear, she's on fire! From low camp to high, from Louis XIV to Ru Paul, Baker charts the rise-and-rise of camp. Glittering cultural armour for dark times. Paul Baker captures essence of an essentially uncapturable phenomenon making it just knowable enough for all. Delightful! -- Damian BarrA snappy guide to an all-conquering aesthetic . . . Baker deserves a toast - preferably out of a rhinestone-spangled goblet * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisCaravaggio (1986), Derek Jarman's portrait of the Italian Baroque artist, shows the painter at work with models drawn from Rome's homeless and prostitutes, and his relationship with two very different lovers: Ranuccio, played by Sean Bean, and Lena, played by Tilda Swinton. It is probably the closest Derek Jarman came to a mainstream film. And yet the film is a uniquely complex and lucid treatment of Jarman's major concerns: violence, history, homosexuality, and the relation between film and painting. In particular, according to Leo Bersani and Ulysse Dutoit, Caravaggio is unlike Jarman's other work in avoiding a sentimentalising of gay relationships and in making no neat distinction between the exercise and the suffering of violence. Film-making involves a coercive power which, for Bersani and Dutoit, Jarman may, without admitting it to himself, have found deeply seductive. But in Caravaggio this power is renounced, and the result is Jarman’s most profound, unsettling and astonishing reflection on sexuality and identity.Table of ContentsDerek Jarman’s Caravaggio Notes Credits

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Book SynopsisRichard Dyer is a foundational figure for the critical study of cinema and popular culture. Across a career spanning five decades, he has made path breaking contributions to our understanding of stardom and celebrity, gay and queer politics and cultural history, film music, race and whiteness and the pleasures of popular entertainment. The Richard Dyer Reader brings together for the first time key writings by this vital and influential figure, many of which are not otherwise available. The anthology guides readers through Dyer’s prolific and rich output through six thematic selections of essays and extracts, each centred on a key theme in Dyer's work: stardom and the image; entertainment and ideology; gay politics and representation; whiteness; the pleasures of popular entertainment, and textual analysis. A seventh section comprises a selection of interviews conducted across the span of his career, as well as a new interview with editors Glyn Davis and Jaap Kooijman. The book will provide an introduction for those new to Dyer’s writings, as well as offering a fresh perspective for readers with a more comprehensive knowledge of his work. The collection includes archival and recent pieces of writing never previously anthologised, newly commissioned essays, a substantial introduction to Dyer’s life and work and framing introduction to each section.Trade ReviewRichard Dyer is one of the most important film scholars in the world – establishing the fields of star and sexuality studies while exercising a huge influence on the analysis of race and gender in popular culture. It is remarkable that his work has not yet been collected in this kind of volume – perhaps because he is rightly careful about how to do it. In Glyn Davis and Jaap Kooijman, he has the perfect anthologists. -- Mandy Merck, Royal Holloway, University of London, UKFor half a century, Dyer has been one of the most important, impassioned and insightful observers in film/media and cultural studies. The Richard Dyer Reader’s selections – on action film, musicals, politics, gay pornography, whiteness, television, disco, stardom and much more – showcase Dyer at his blissfully jargon-free best. -- Chris Holmlund, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, USATable of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction - Glyn Davis and Jaap Kooijman I: A STAR IS BORN and other essays on stardom and image 1. A Star is Born and the construction of authenticity (1981) 2. The meaning of Tom Jones (1971) 3. Gene Kelly (1972) 4. Jane Fonda (1979) 5. The way she is (1981) 6. Diana Ross (1982) 7. Never too thin (1993) 8. Charles Hawtrey (1994) 9. Between parturition and manufacture (2018) II: IN DEFENCE OF DISCO and other essays on entertainment and ideology 10. In defence of disco (1979) 11. Views of Nationwide go wide (1980) 12. Coronation Street (1981) 13. Tea and cocoa tele (1982) 14. Bad for a laugh (1982) 15. Taking popular television seriously (1985) 16. The colour of entertainment (1995) 17. Jurassic World and procreation anxiety (2015) III: GETTING OVER THE RAINBOW and other essays on gay liberation 18. Getting over the rainbow: identity and pleasure in gay cultural politics (1981) 19. Notes on gays and class (1976) 20. Pasolini and homosexuality (1977) 21. Taxi zum Klo (1982) 22. Vito Russo, The Celluloid Closet: Homosexuality in the Movies (1983) 23. Rock: the last guy you’d have figured? (1985) 24. Nice young men who sell antiques: gay men in heritage cinema (2001) 25. The idea of a gay icon (2009) IV: WHITE and other essays on representation and visibility 26. White (1988) 27. Jean-Jacques Rousseau and the right to love oneself (1968) 28. The role of stereotypes (1979) 29. Of rage and despair (1981) 30. Don’t look now: the instabilities of the male pin-up (1982) 31. Heterosexuality (1997) 32. Is the camera racist? (1997) 33. White enough (2013) 34. The president’s hair (2018) V: COMING TO TERMS and other essays on bodies and affect 35. Male gay porn: coming to terms (1985) 36. Scorpio Rising (1981) 37. Why dance? (1981) 38. Old briefs for new (1989) 39. Dracula and desire (1993) 40. Idol thoughts: orgasm and self-reflexivity in gay pornography (1994) 41. ACTION! (1994) 42. The same over and over (2015) 43. Fond of little tunes: the sissiness of music in Rope and Tea and Sympathy (2023) VI: THE PERSISTENCE OF TEXTUAL ANALYSIS and other essays on form and meaning 44. The persistence of textual analysis (2023) 45. The television situation (1973) 46. The Towering Inferno (1975) 47. Notes on textual analysis (1981) 48. The space of happiness in the musical (1998) 49. Sound in Seven (1999) 50. The talented Mr Rota (2004) 51. Far from Heaven (2007) 52. Going Italian (2011) 53. Eisenstein’s penis (2023) VII: MASCULINITY IS SO BORING and other conversations with Richard Dyer 54. Masculinity is so boring (1985) (with Joe McElhaney) 55. To be reel (1997) (with Matthew Rettenmund) 56. Pleasure | obvious | queer (2016) (with Catherine Grant and Jaap Kooijman) 57. Writing out of love or politics (2023) (with Glyn Davis and Jaap Kooijman) Index

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Book SynopsisThe coming out process for LGBTQIA+ adolescents can be a terrifying moment, not only for themselves, but also for their family and friends. When intense emotions are running the gamut of concern, shock, joy or even anger and acceptance, it can be tricky to process how you feel while giving your child the support they need.Offering essential guidance and advice, this book is here to help you with chapters that explore LGBTQIA+ terminology, understanding the coming out process, effective communication strategies, talking to your LGBTQIA+ kid about sex, the parents' process of acceptance, and the family coming out process. Importantly, this guide also covers a wide range of lesser-known orientations such as pansexuality and asexuality as well as dedicated chapters on trans youth and the often overlooked grieving process for parents with stories of lived experience throughout.With a unique three step strategy, you and your family can support your LGBTQIA+ child's newly shared identity, create a stronger family unit, and move towards a more open, affirming relationship based on honest communication and understanding.Trade ReviewI can't think of more important subject to tackle with candor, simplicity and grace. This book should be on every parent's nightstand. -- Liz Vaccariello, Editor in Chief, Parents, Real Simple & People magazineWhen you find yourself not knowing where to turn, Out, is like sitting down with a trusted friend. This is the go to resource for any parent supporting their LGBTQIA+ kid through the coming out process. -- Stacy London, TV personality, CEO State of MenopauseThe book's conversational style truly translates complex themes into easily digestible topics that are sure to amplify support for all LGBTQIA+ kids! A must read for supporting today's LGBTQIA+ youth. -- Nick Grant, PhD, ABPP, President, GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ EqualityInformative, practical, and authentic. What a gift this book is to so many parents, kids, families. Sovec gives parents, wherever they are, the experience of being safe, seen, and soothed, gently helping them move toward being the parent their LGBTQ+ kid needs them to be. -- Tina Payne Bryson, LCSW, PhD, New York Times Bestselling co-author of The Whole-Brain Child & No-Drama Discipline, Founder of The Center for ConnectionOut is a comprehensive guide for parents who want to be there for their LGBTQIA+ kid's journey in the most supportive way possible. If you have questions, fears, or concerns, this book is an incredible resource to educate yourself, so you can respond to your child with love. -- Kristin Johansen, actress, activist, mom to trans teen actor Isaiah StannardThe best thing about this book is that you don't have to know anything before you pick it up - all you need to do is start on page one. It's not technical, it's deeply personal, in a way that can only come from years of working with LGBTQ youth and their families. -- Dr Laura Erickson-Schroth, Editor of Trans Bodies, Trans Selves, Chief Medical Officer at The Jed FoundationA powerful, intelligent, and empathetic book that guides parents and professionals in supporting LGBTQIA+ kids through the coming out process. Out, addresses many of the fears and anxieties parents of LGBTQIA+ children face in a kind and compassionate manner. -- Dr. Dustin Nowaskie, Founder & President OutCare Health

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Book SynopsisCan you remember your first time? In this hilarious and heartbreaking true story, theatre-maker and activist Nathaniel Hall can't seem to forget his. To be fair, he's had it playing on repeat for the last fifteen years… but now he's ready to lift the lid on his life-changing secret. First presented by Dibby Theatre and Waterside Arts, First Time went on to critical and audience acclaim on tour of the UK and at the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. It smashes through the stigma and shame of HIV, to present an uplifting and inspirational guide to staying positive in a negative world. This edition features the full script of First Time, alongside extensive material about HIV/AIDS and the themes and issues explored in the play, including several workshop plans which can be used with students and community groups. 'A truly remarkable story of triumph. I was in awe' Russell T DaviesTrade Review'A visceral, interactive and educational theatrical journey' * ThreeWeeks *'Heartbreaking and eye-opening yet extremely uplifting... a touching and effective piece of theatre, handling an exceptionally heavy subject with ease' * Broadway World *'Funny and frank... a captivating, life-affirming tale of resilience and determination' * The List *'Funny, moving and powerful' * The Reviews Hub *'Punches home political and emotional key points with devastating clarity... moving, educational and littered with quick-fire humour' * The Stage *'The raw, autobiographical passion escalates this to another level' * Scotsman *'Universal and deeply moving' * Attitude *'An unabashedly heart-on-sleeve, crowd-pleasing show but also a crucial one for raising awareness about HIV' -- Lyn Gardner * Stagedoor *'Packs an emotional punch that resonates even after you've left the theatre' * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisThis book of reflections on a mother's journey from craving 'normality' for her gay son to celebrating him as a blessedly extraordinary creature of God is not only a chronicle of a remarkable change of attitude. It is also an argument for letting go of our preconceptions about other people.

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Book SynopsisExplores a mystic spirituality and describes numerous practical steps that gay men and women can take in order to connect with their innate spiritual nature and express it in their daily lives and relationships. This work provides prayers, meditations, rituals, exercises and other suggestions to foster spiritual discovery.

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Book SynopsisThe story of a gay couple's journey to adopting a child.

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Book SynopsisIn 2014 Photographer Tom Dingley set up his #Outcome project - to photograph LGBT people with the attributes of their everyday life - their work, or their interests; and holding a picture of themself as a child. The message was, no matter how hard it is growing up, no matter who you were, you become who you become, and you are amazing.Two years and several exhibitions later, this is the Outcome. Portraits from all walks of life: Performers, Artists, Writers, Cooks, Bloggers, Campaigners, Politicians, Volunteers, Diplomats, Entrepreneurs, Journalists, Health Care professionals, Engineers, Pilots, athletes, Plant Hunters, Shamans, Teachers , Students... from a peer of the realm to the woman next door, this is a book about celebration, not celebrity. The exhibition and photographing continues, travelling around the UK as more people are added to the archive.

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Book Synopsis**Shortlisted for the International Book Award 2023** Based on deeply personal testimonies and factual research, Out on An Island presents a rich and diverse portrayal of Isle of Wight LGBTQ+ history. Shining a light on stories of struggle and truth shared through recorded oral histories, this is a book which unearths a public history and cultural heritage hidden for over a century. In a collaborative effort among LGBTQ+ Island residents, Out on An Island signifies the first ever project dedicated to local LGBTQ+ oral history on the Isle of Wight. Created in remarkable circumstances, it celebrates a close-knit community surviving together in the face of exclusion, prejudice and misrepresentation. The result is an inspiring collection of interviews from LGBTQ+ people concerning their lives on the Island. The oral histories are shared in a matter-of-fact style, with accounts of disturbing homophobia, rejection and exclusion peppered with moments of joy and celebration. From beginning to end are stories of courage and despair which stand as powerful testaments of human endeavour. While some of the LGBTQ+ community were proud to call the Isle of Wight their home, others feared discrimination, and were desperate to escape. Read about the fierce, enigmatic lesbian Joe Carstairs, and the adventures of the all-female Ferguson's Gang in Newtown in the 1920s. Delving into the Island's 1980s gay scene, hear accounts of a community thriving in the face of negative local press and the grim shadow of Section 28. Onwards to the 1990s, experience the moment the Island welcomed its first ever local Gay Guide; and in the not-so-distant past, learn about a lingering culture of homophobia exposed by the Island's first Pride in 2017, and the resignations of reputable local journalist Charlotte Hofton, and the Island's Conservative MP Andrew Turner. A testament to the history, lives, social and political contribution of the Isle of Wight LGBTQ+ community for future generations, Out On An Island restores a shared and vibrant past. Instigating a broader dialogue on what can be complex and sensitive topics, readers are provided with a better understanding of the importance of equality, inclusion and the hurdles individuals must overcome to be their authentic selves.

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Book SynopsisAlix and Marcus have been brought to The Facility to be "corrected". If their condition is cured they may leave and return to the society. But if they fail, they will be sent to the Other Place, away from their friends and family forever. Failure is not an option, but in this confounding institution, where they only have each other, the greatest threat to their success is their own love. Chillingly informed by real techniques that are used against LGBTQ+ people, Kavanagh''s imaginative and timely play pitches nightmarish forces against our unerasable, shining humanity. Reviews"Startling New Writing." - Paul Vale, The Stage"Excellent new dark satire." - Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph"Kavanagh''s writing is funny, moving and mesmerising all at once; in-yer-face theatre at its finest." - Jeff Carpenter, The PrickleTrade Review“Startling new writing…” Paul Vale, Theatre critic, The Stage; “Excellent new dark satire about Conversion Therapy” — Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph; Review: The Convert at Above the Stag, London – ‘Startling new writing about gay conversion therapy’; “RECOMMENDED: Ben Kavanagh’s chilling new play THE CONVERT explores the resources we need to endure catastrophe through an alternate reality where our greatest fears are endemic and enduring.”– The Prickle

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Book SynopsisAn autobiographical musical adventure that promises mischief and mashups, dresses and divas, and a whole lot of heart. Growing up in a close-knit south Wales community, Luke Hereford relied on his Nan as a personal cheerleader to guide him through his queer childhood. On his first tentative steps down the yellow brick road, Luke takes on Broadway, experiences his very first Pride event, and finds his perfect shade of lipstick - all to the tune of Madonna, Kylie, Kate Bush and all of his favourite pop divas. Join Luke as he stumbles along his journey of queer self-discovery through the glamorous spirit of his Nan, capturing their brightest memories - before they start to fade forever.Trade Review"Infectiously entertaining... a joyful show about a moving and meaningful relationship" - The Stage; "Exuberant and heartwarming" - The Scotsman; "A joyous big hug of a show" - BroadwayWorld.

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Book SynopsisMarsha P. Johnson, Keith Haring, Harvey Milk, Audre Lorde, RuPaul... the names of pioneers and trailblazers who have advanced the LGBTQI+ cause and helped bring about new human rights. This book pays tribute in 50 portraits to the activists, personalities, writers and artists who have advanced the LGBTQI+ movement and celebrates those who have fought and are fighting every day to create a more inclusive and tolerant world. To coincide with a new touring exhibition of Florent Manelli's artworks.Trade Review"A wonderful way to learn more about living LGBT+ history through the people who peacefully challenge the world to be more inclusive and above all, happier." - Tony Malone, writer of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: The Practical Guide; "From Marsha P. Johnson to Adrian de la Vega, via Hamed Sinno, Laverne Cox, Jean Chong, Anohni or Hanne Gaby Odiele (and yes, I chose to end with the Belgian personality of the book!), the author puts women, men and others at the heart of the LGBT+ cause, showing in passing that there is not only one way to be militant and that the path to a more inclusive world can take many directions. Biographical directories are non-fiction books that I particularly like. I'm more of a fictional reader, so being able to inform myself through a book that gathers information to peck at will is what suits me best. Each portrait is an opportunity to discover a part of LGBTQI+ history and the issues facing the people concerned. The graphic beauty of the book makes you want to come back to it regularly, and I particularly appreciate the diversity of the people represented, both in terms of gender identities and sexual orientations as well as ethnic origins. An essential to discover in a short time a whole part of queer culture and, in the words of the author himself, "to celebrate the courage, the beauty of being and the rage to live by being oneself". --The Literary BlogTable of ContentsForeword 5 Introduction 9 Profiles Bayard Rustin 22 Alan Turing 28 Tom of Finland 36 Edith Windsor 44 Harvey Milk 48 Barbara Gittings 56 Audre Lorde 60 Renee Richards 66 Nancy Cardenas 70 Larry Kramer 74 Miss Major Griffin-Gracy 80 Craig Rodwell 84 Armistead Maupin 90 Marsha P. Johnson 96 Brenda Howard 104 Jean Le Bitoux 110 Pedro Almodovar 116 Michael Cashman 124 Sylvia Rivera 128 Peter Tatchell 136 Judith Butler 140 Rosanna Flamer-Caldera 144 Martina Navratilova 148 Simon Nkoli 152 Keith Haring 158 Chi Chia-wei 164 Mark Ashton 168 RuPaul 174 Mary Bonauto 182 Manvendra Singh Gohil 186 Hida Viloria 192 Bamby Salcedo 198 Phyllis Akua Opoku-Gyimah 202 Xulhaz Mannan 206 Ludovic-Mohamed Zahed 210 Nikolai Alekseev 214 Yelena Grigoryeva 218 Xiaogang Wei 222 Georges Azzi 226 Marielle Franco 230 Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera 234 David Jay 238 Linda Baumann 242 Megan Rapinoe 246 Elliot Page 250 Hanne Gaby Odiele 254 Olly Alexander 258 Hande Kader 262 Bouhdid Belhadi 266 Aaron Rose Philip 270 Glossary of terms 274 Photo credits 278 Useful Websites 278 Creative Notes and Drawings 281

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Book SynopsisFrom the recipient of a 2018 Guggenheim Fellow Based on the New York Times' Critic Pick documentary "The first book about the Hajj from a gay perspective, written by a man with a deep knowledge of Islamic history. This pilgrimage is the centerpiece of his book, and he recounts it with courage and fierce emotion." —The Guardian This is the Islam you've never been allowed to see. Daringly reported from its frontlines and forbidden to most of humanity for centuries. The Hajj pilgrimage is a journey every Muslim is commanded by God to go on at least once in a lifetime if they are able and, like millions, Parvez Sharma believes his spiritual salvation lies at Islam's ground zero, Mecca. But unlike the journeys of his fellow Muslims, the consequences of his own could be deadly. In A Sinner in Mecca, author, filmmaker, and 2018 Guggenheim Fellow Parvez chronicles his pilgrimage as a very openly gay Muslim to Saudi Arabia, where Islam's heart beats . . . and where being true to himself is punishable by death. Risking his life, Parvez embarks on a Jihad of the self—filming his experience along the way. Already under fire for his documentary A Jihad for Love, which looks at the coexistence of Islam and homosexuality, he would undoubtedly face savage punishment if exposed—from being thrown off a cliff to public beheading. Parvez's odyssey is at once audacious, global, and remarkable. He meets everyone from extremists to explorers of the spiritual kind and the world they open up is frightening . . . yet breathtaking. In Mecca, Parvez comes out to a pilgrim, who then asks him why he would want to be part of something that wants no part of him. This book is his answer to this question and many more. Parvez provides an unflinching look at our troubling unfolding history, including Hizbullah, ISIS, Trump, the race-wars, an embattled Europe, and more. He offers real solutions, borne of his efforts to get his hands dirty to find them. This is a lived history—and its author is no armchair theorist. Following the New York Times Critics' Pick hit documentary of the same title, A Sinner in Mecca unflinchingly showcases parts of the dangerous ideology that governs today's ISIS and how much it has in common with Saudi Arabia's sacred, yet treacherous dogma, Wahhabi Islam. A Sinner in Mecca is simultaneously one man's personal odyssey as well as a groundbreaking, provocative revelation of a clandestine world and its fastest growing and most contested religion.Trade Review"The first book about the Hajj from a gay perspective, written by a man with a deep knowledge of Islamic history. This pilgrimage is the centerpiece of his book, and he recounts it with courage and fierce emotion." —The Guardian "You will never think the same way about Saudi Arabia and Islam after reading this beautifully written book." —Washington Book Review "Sharma's spiritual search is intimate and careful, and ultimately one of understanding." —Foreword Reviews "Sharma's . . . book uses that trip not only to gain perspective on extremists and religion, but as a glass to view the world here in the United States, the challenges felt by the Muslim community, and the oppressive weight of the Trump admisistration."—Towerload "Parvez's heroism is rare and his courage well-documented. Putting his own life at risk, he takes us on a surprising and compelling journey through the frontlines of his much contested faith. A brilliant follow up to his films, A Jihad for Love and A Sinner in Mecca." —Reza Aslan, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Zealot "In our lives, we face a choice of whether to live with judgment or reach deep within ourselves to find an inner moral compass that leads us to a metaphorical Mecca of unconditional love. With his powerful, brave book, A Sinner in Mecca, Parvez Sharma takes us on his hero's pilgrimage, teaching us of an ethereal truth: the qibla, or direction of Mecca, resides within each one of our hearts." —Asra Q. Nomani, author of Standing Alone: An American Woman's Struggle for the Soul of Islam "Parvez Sharma's Hajj pilgrimage is not only a journey to Mecca but to his deepest self. Both a Muslim and an out gay man, Sharma writes bravely and brilliantly. His religion is ancient. His story is timeless." —Kevin Sessums, New York Times bestselling author of Mississippi Sissy and I Left It On the Mountain "Sharma's gripping journey unfolds with cinematic splendor, giving those of us who will never experience the hajj firsthand the next best thing. This book examines modern Islam's beauty and its ugliness with an unflinching gaze and a hopeful vision for its future." —Cole Stryker, author of Hacking the Future and Epic Win for Anonymous "As a gay man and a Muslim, Parvez Sharma's unique personal journey is reflected in this powerful examination of faith, sexuality, and gender. In a divided world, Sharma fearlessly crosses the boundaries and barriers that separate us from each other and finds common ground in the search for love and truth."—Cleve Jones, author of When We Rise

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Book SynopsisIn politischen Auseinandersetzungen wird “Gender” als Sammelbegriff für Themen wie Frauen- und LGBTIQ + -Rechte, Gleichstellung der Geschlechter, sexuelle Bildung, feministisches Wissen und Geschlechterforschung verwendet. Während sich bisherige Veröffentlichungen auf die anti-gender Gruppen selbst oder feministische und queere Reaktionen auf diese konzentrieren, beleuchtet dieser Band die verschwimmenden Grenzen zwischen beiden Lagern. Im Fokus steht die Frage, inwieweit “Anti-Gender”-Behauptungen mit bestimmten Spielarten in der feministischen und LGBTIQ+-Politik interagieren und so Diskursbrücken zu liberalen und progressiven Teilen der Gesellschaft bauen. Anders als der „Sammelbegriff“ Gender vermuten lässt, ist das feministische und LGBTIQ+-Lager von politischen Konflikten, Meinungsverschiedenheiten und divergierenden Interessen durchzogen. Daher analysieren die Autor*innen die Verbindungen zwischen einigen dieser umstrittenen Positionen und dem “Anti-Gender”-Diskurs.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Blurring Boundaries. Uncanny Collusions, Overlaps, and Convergences in the Discursive Field of ‘Gender’ (Adriano José Habed, Annette Henninger, Dorothee Beck) I. Transphobia Securitizing Trans Bodies, (Re)Producing Lesbian Purity: Exploring the Discursive Politics of ‘Gender Critical’ Activists in the UK and Germany (Christine M. Klapeer and Inga Nüthen) Navigating Transphobia and Trans-Chauvinism: Effects of Right-Wing Policies on Trans People in the AfD (Judith Goetz) II. Femonationalism and Ethnosexism Femonationalism, Neoliberal Activation, and Anti-Feminism — The Shifting Discourses on Gender Equality and Women’s Issues in Austria (Edma Ajanovic) Anti-Muslim Articulations: Ethnosexist Common Sense and Gay Politics in the Alternative for Germany (Patrick Wielowiejski) III. Gender-Inclusive Language The Crusade Against Gender-Inclusive Language in Germany — A Discursive Bridge Between the Far Right and the Civic Mainstream (Dorothee Beck) IV. Mobilizing and Resisting Framing the LGBTQ Equality Debate: Movement/Countermovement Interactions and Resistances to Gender and Sexual Equality in Ukraine (Maryna Shevtsova) Anti-Feminist Mobilization and Popular Feminism in Turkey as Anti-Politics: Moralizing versus Psychologizing Social Wrongs (Funda Hülagü) V. Rethinking Critical Tools Understanding ‘Anti-Gender’ and TERF Movements Through the Lens of Populism (Gadea Méndez Grueso) Where Does Anti-Feminist Outrage Come from and Whom Does it Address? Understanding Right-Wing Anti-Feminist Galvanizations Using Affect Theory and Authoritarianism Surveys (Christopher Fritzsche) Conclusion: Blurring Boundaries as an Invitation to Self-Reflection. A Roundtable Discussion (Dorothee Beck, Adriano José Habed, Annette Henninger, Hanna Mühlenhoff, Koen Slootmaeckers) Authors’ Bios Index

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Book SynopsisThis report describes trends and differences in attitudes to homosexuality in Europe. Which are the countries where acceptance is increasing--or declining? Which countries can currently be described as tolerant, and in which countries are there clear limits to that tolerance? And which factors underlie these differences? SCP answers these questions by drawing on large European datasets.

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Book SynopsisThis text examines public and private expressions of female same-sex sexuality in 16th- and 17th-century England. The author outlines the vernacular through which female same-sex erotics first entered verbal consciousness by examining travel narratives, anatomies and marital advice books.

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Book SynopsisThis text examines public and private expressions of female same-sex sexuality in 16th- and 17th-century England. The author outlines the vernacular through which female same-sex erotics first entered verbal consciousness by examining travel narratives, anatomies and marital advice books.

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Book SynopsisA collection of essays about the body: the author's own body, female and Jewish; those of her parents, the bodies she came from; and the collective body, with all its historical, social, and political implications. What, she asks, does this whole mess of bones, muscles, organs, and soul mean?Trade Review"Shinner writes with self-critical candor and an often rueful wit to combine the intimate with the historical, the deeply private with the Google-able in an engaging, endearing, and wholly unexpected way. This is not a memoir, but we get to know her very well; we emerge feeling we've watched a woman grow up and learn some important things about the reach and the limits of her needs and her daring. And, as in the best writing, we thereby discover a great deal that pertains to us." (Rosellen Brown, author of Half a Heart)"

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Book SynopsisThis collection of essays reconsiders the troubled relationship between same-sex desire and psychoanalysis, assessing homosexuality's status in psychoanalytic theory and practice, as well as the value of psychoanalytic ideas for queer theory. Works by Freud, Klein, Reich and Lacan are examined.

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