The Politics of Pride Events by Francesca Romana Ammaturo - 9781529238624

The Politics of Pride EventsGlobal and Local Challenges\nAuthor(s): Francesca Romana Ammaturo\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Bristol University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Bristol University Press\nISBN-13: 9781529238624, 978-1529238624\nSynopsis\nPride events have become a powerful global symbol of LGBTQIA+ visibility, celebrated in settings ranging from urban centres to remote villages across the Global North and South.\n\nDrawing on decolonial theories, this book examines the complex relationship between Pride and modernity while addressing pressing issues such as accessibility, grassroots activism and environmental sustainability in a post-pandemic era. Challenging Eurocentric narratives of progress, modernity and human rights, the author introduces the concept of Kaleidoscope Modernities to reveal the diverse meanings Pride embodies worldwide.\n\nEssential for understanding the shifting landscapes of LGBTQIA+ rights and cultures, this book offers a bold, fresh perspective.