The Gentrification of Queer Activism

In the 2010s London’s LGBTQ+ scene was hit by extensive venue closures. For some this represented the increased inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in society. For others it threatened the city’s status as a ‘global beacon of diversity’ or merely reaffirmed the hostility of London’s neoliberal landscapes. Navigating these competing realities Olimpia Burchiellaro explores the queer politics of LGBTQ+ inclusion in London. Drawing on ethnographic research conducted with activists professionals and LGBTQ-friendly businesses the author reveals how gender and sexuality come to be reconfigured in the production and consumption of LGBTQ+ inclusion and its promises.Giving voice to queer perspectives on inclusion this is an important contribution to our understanding of urban policy nightlife neoliberalism and LGBTQ+ politics.