LGBTQ+ Activism in Central and Eastern Europe: Resistance, Representation and Identity

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030204030
• ISBN13: 9783030204037
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 403 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.8" x 8.3"