Lgbtq+ Activism In Central And Eastern Europe: Resistance, Representation And Identity

This edited collection offers in-depth perspectives into the emergence and development of LGBTQ+ movements in Central and Eastern Europe, including analysis of Estonia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russia and Ukraine. The book examines various issues faced by local LGBTQ+ activists, as well as the tactics and strategies which they develop and adopt. The contributors discuss the applicability of Western ideas and concepts to the post-socialist context, considering their ability to fully tackle local nuances and complexities with regards to sexuality and, thus, the dynamics of LGBTQ+ activism. The volume examines differences in the domestic policies of these countries and the consequent effects on LGBTQ+ activism in the region. It also offers important insights into the impact of Western actors in promoting liberal democratic values in the region, and ensuing political and social backlashes. LGBTQ+ Activism in Central and Eastern Europe will be of interest to students and scholars across a range of disciplines, including Gender and Sexuality Studies, Sociology, Anthropology and Political Science.

• | Author: Radzhana Buyantueva, Maryna Shevtsova
• | Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• | Publication Date: Oct 09, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 422 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 3030204006
• | ISBN-13: 9783030204006