LGBTQ Visibility, Media and Sexuality in Ireland

This book explores the history of queer visibility in the Irish media, highlighting the emergence of an LGBTQ rights movement and the challenges faced by mainstream media institutions. It identifies the shifting contours of queer visibility and the relationship between LGBTQ organizing and the Irish media.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 178 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate and often tumultuous history of queer visibility in the Irish media, shedding light on the profound ways in which a regionally-based media system has influenced the formation of queer identities within a deeply conservative and religious society. The book intricately chronicles the emergence of an LGBTQ rights movement in Ireland, highlighting how this burgeoning movement strategically harnesses the power of the media to advocate for the liberation and rights of the LGBTQ community. However, it is important to note that mainstream media institutions also sought to capitalize on queer identities for economic gain, contributing to the disruption of the mainstreaming goals of queer visibility.

To unravel the complex dynamics of queer visibility in the Irish media, the author employs a multi-faceted approach, drawing upon industrial, societal, and production culture determinants. Through this lens, the author uncovers the enduring relationship between LGBTQ organizing and the Irish media, exploring how these two entities have collaborated and influenced each other over time.

The book is a valuable resource for students and scholars engaged in the fields of gender studies, media studies, cultural studies, and LGBTQ studies. It offers a rich and nuanced understanding of the historical, social, and cultural factors that have shaped queer visibility in Ireland, providing valuable insights into the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ rights and equality.

Weight: 360g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367694609