Oxford Handbook of Global Lgbt and Sexual Diversity Politics

Struggles for LGBT rights and the security of sexual and gender minorities are ongoing urgent concerns across the world. For students scholars and activists who work on these and related issues this handbook provides a unique interdisciplinary resource. <p/>In chapters by both emerging and senior scholars the <em>Oxford Handbook of Global LGBT and Sexual Diversity Politics</em> introduces key concepts in LGBT political studies and queer theory. Additionally the handbook offers historical geographic and topical case studies contexualized within theoretical frameworks from the sociology of sexualities critical race studies postcolonialism indigenous theories social movement theory and international relations theory. It provides readers with up-to-date empirical material and critical assessments of the analytical significance commonalities and differences of global LGBT politics. The forward-looking analysis of state practice transnational networks and historical context presents crucial perspectives and opens new avenues for debate dialogue and theory.<br>