Routledge Handbook of Queer Development Studies - 9780367427559

Taylor & Francis

Around the world lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex and queer individuals are subjected to violence and intimidation based on their real or perceived sexuality, gender identity or expression. With those most at risk of human rights violations often living in areas of low economic development, questions of sexuality, gender identity, and expression have become a significant area of research within the field of development studies. The Routledge Handbook of Queer Development Studies is the first full length study of queer development studies, collecting the very best in research from around the world. Topics for discussion include:\n\n--Queering policy and planning in development \n--Queer development critique and queer critiques of development \n--Global LGBTIQ rights \n--Queer social movements and mobilizations \nAt a time when development and human rights organizations such as the World Bank, Office of the UN Secretary General and Human Rights Watch are placing increasing impor.