Museums Sexuality and Gender Activism

<p><em>Museums Sexuality and Gender Activism</em> examines the role of exhibitionary institutions in representing LGBTQ+ people cisgender women and nonbinary individuals. Considering recent gender and sexuality-related developments through a critical lens the volume contributes significantly to the growing body of activist writing on this topic.</p><p>Building on <i>Gender Sexuality and Museums</i> and featuring work from established voices as well as newcomers this volume offers risky and exciting articles from around the world. Chapters cover diverse topics including transgender representation erasure and activism; two-spirit people indigeneity and museums; third genders; gender and sexuality in heritage sites and historic homes; temporary exhibitions on gender and sexuality; museum representations of HIV/AIDS; interventions to increase queer visibility and inclusion in galleries; LGBTQ+ staff alliances; and museums gender ambiguity and the disruption of binaries. Several chapters focus on areas outside the US and Europe while others explore central topics through the perspectives of racial and ethnic minorities. </p><p>Containing contributions that engage in sustained critique of current policies theory and practice <i>Museums Sexuality and Gender Activism</i> is essential reading for those studying museums women and gender sexuality culture history heritage art media and anthropology. The book will also spark interest among museum practitioners public archivists and scholars researching related topics.</p>