Queering Methodology: Lessons and Dilemmas from Lesbian Lives

This groundbreaking collection explores the complexities of researching the lives of lesbian and queer women, critically interrogating the concept of 'lesbian' and examining social formation of power from an intersectional perspective. It provides compelling accounts of research dilemmas, ethics, sensitivities, and nuances that will resonate with researchers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 114 pages
Publication date: 20 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking collection delves into the intricate complexities of researching the lives of lesbian and queer women. It critically examines the concept of 'lesbian,' particularly in the context of research practices. Who or what defines a 'lesbian,' and why does this category hold significance? How does research get shaped by such categorizations, and why does it matter? Moreover, this collection explores the social formation of power from an intersectional perspective, focusing on the experiences of lesbian and queer women. It uncovers complex tensions and inequalities related to class, race, and trans identities, among others. These chapters, written by renowned scholars from around the world, present compelling accounts of research dilemmas, ethics, sensitivities, and nuances that will resonate with many researchers.

This book underscores how gender, sexuality, and power intersect within and beyond the research project, shedding light on how research can both generate new questions and offer valuable insights. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Lesbian Studies.

Weight: 390g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032298726