Queer Precarities in and out of Higher Education: Challenging Institutional Structures

Queer Precarity in Higher Education explores the experiences of queer scholars in academia, highlighting the challenges they face and the knowledge that gets pushed out. It emphasizes the importance of queer insight and insistence in mobilizing against educational precarity and resisting the confinement of the University. The collection brings together academic-activist perspectives to extend understanding of marginalization and inequality in higher education and documents the diversity of tactics used by queers to negotiate and resist precarity and privilege.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 04 May 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Queer precarity in higher education delves into the challenges faced by queer scholars who strive to dismantle institutional structures and the knowledge that often gets marginalized within universities. It offers a profound exploration of the work being done within and beyond academia, particularly in the context of the contemporary (post)COVID moment, led by queer academic-activists. This radical reimagining of the academic landscape represents cycles of queer precarity, pragmatism, and participation, challenging the established norms and programs related to queer and gender studies degrees, as well as the visibility and influence of prominent feminist academics.

In this book, the contributors boldly challenge contemporary educational precarity, harnessing the power of queer insight and unwavering insistence. They also resist the confines of the university, both socially and spatially, advocating for a more inclusive and equitable higher education environment. The collection brings together diverse academic-activist perspectives, amplifying the understanding of experiences of marginalization and inequality within higher education. It also documents the wide range of tactics employed by queers to navigate and resist the various forms of precarity and privilege found on the margins of academia.

Contributors approach these issues from both insider and outsider perspectives, transcending traditional career paths. They challenge the notion that the "queer arrival" originates solely from the university and spreads outward to the community, from academia to activism, or from privilege to precarity. Instead, they emphasize the interconnectedness of these experiences and the need for a holistic understanding of the complexities involved.

Queer precarity in higher education serves as a powerful call to action, urging scholars, activists, and policymakers to actively engage in dismantling oppressive systems and creating a more inclusive and equitable academic landscape. By embracing queer insights, challenging institutional norms, and advocating for change, we can work towards a future where all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, can thrive and contribute to the advancement of knowledge and society.

Weight: 336g
Dimension: 156 x 235 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350273641