This edited collection offers in-depth perspectives into the emergence and development ofLGBTQ+ movements in Central and Eastern Europe,including analysis of Estonia,Hungary,Poland,Romania,Russia and Ukraine. The book examines various issues faced by localLGBTQ+ activists,as well as the tactics and strategies which they develop and adopt. Thecontributors discuss the applicability of Western ideas and concepts to the post-socialistcontext,considering their ability to fully tackle local nuances and complexities with regards tosexuality and,thus,the dynamics of LGBTQ+ activism. The volume examines differences in thedomestic policies of these countries and the consequent effects on LGBTQ+ activism in theregion. It also offers important insights into the impact of Western actors in promoting liberaldemocratic values in the region,and ensuing political and social backlashes.
LGBTQ+ Activism in Central and Eastern Europe will be of interest to students and scholarsacross a range of disciplines,including Gender and Sexuality Studies,Sociology,Anthropology and Political Science.
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AGISBN: 9783030204037Number of pages: 403Weight: 554 gDimensions: 210 x 148 mmEdition: 1st ed. 2020
MEDIA REVIEWS
"This volume is a valuable contribution to the growing literature on queer issues across the region. The ever-increasing pressure placed upon the LGBTQ+ community across Central and Eastern Europe demonstrates the urgent need to give these communities voice and focus on local issues,something that this publication does well."(Abigail Karas,Europe-Asia Studies,Vol. 73 (3),March 22,2021)
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