Researching Sex and Sexualities

Sexuality is a complex and multifaceted domain that raises methodological questions about what can be known and how to research it. This collection explores the creative, personal, and contextual parameters involved in researching sexuality, drawing on case studies from a variety of countries and contexts. It combines practical insights on field work with novel theoretical reflections.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 392 pages
\n Publication date: 15 February 2018
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Sexuality is a vast and intricate realm that encompasses a multitude of bodily, contextual, and subjective experiences that defy easy classification. Therefore, the assertion that the sexual can be studied as a legitimate research subject raises several crucial methodological concerns. What can we truly understand about individuals' experiences, practices, and perceptions of sex and sexuality? What approaches can aid or impede our quest to explore these experiences? This collection delves into the multifaceted aspects of researching sexuality, transcending disciplinary boundaries and drawing upon case studies from diverse countries and contexts. By bringing together a diverse range of expertise, the contributors address key topics such as pornography, sex work, intersectionality, and LGBT perspectives. They also share their personal experiences of conducting research in sexuality across different disciplines, as well as exploring how their own sexual identities can shape and inform their work. The outcome is a remarkable and diverse collection that blends practical insights from fieldwork with innovative theoretical reflections.

\n Weight: 642g\n
Dimension: 162 x 241 x 35 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781786993205\n \n