Gender, Sexuality and National Identity in the Lives of British Lifestyle Migrants in Spain: Chasing the Rainbow

This book explores the lives of British migrants in Sitges, a coastal tourist town in Northern Spain, and investigates ideas of gender, sexuality, and national identity. It reveals how the experiences of British migrants re-inscribe culturally specific understandings of the relationship between space, place, culture, and identity, and how they are stuck within the stereotype of badly-behaved Brits Abroad and entangled in conservative conceptualizations of gender and sexuality. It is a fascinating study for researchers in gender and sexuality studies, tourism, sociology, and anthropology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 29 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the intricate lives of British migrants residing in the affluent coastal tourist town of Sitges, nestled in Northern Spain. Through the powerful voices of these lifestyle migrants, it explores profound themes of gender, sexuality, and national identity, shedding light on the ways in which these concepts are brought to life.

Sitges is chosen as a case study due to its unique position as an affluent and middle-class destination, representing a specific type of lifestyle migration. This in-depth exploration delves into how the experiences of British migrants re-shape and redefine culturally specific notions of the interconnectedness between space, place, culture, and identity. What emerges is a nuanced and intricate account of the complex structural constraints that shape identity, as British migrants find themselves trapped within the stereotype of misbehaving Brits Abroad and entangled in highly conservative conceptualizations of gender and sexuality.

This study holds immense appeal for researchers and scholars interested in the fields of gender and sexuality studies, tourism, sociology, and anthropology. It offers valuable insights into the experiences of migrants, the complexities of cultural interactions, and the broader societal implications of identity formation. By examining the lives of British migrants in Sitges, this book provides a rich and multifaceted perspective on the dynamics of gender, sexuality, and national identity in a globalized world.

Weight: 434g
Dimension: 242 x 208 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367651725