Megan Dennis

Broschiertes Buch

Queer Migration Studies

Beschreibung

"Queer Migration Studies: LGBTQ+ Experiences in Global Migration and Diaspora" offers a comprehensive exploration of the historical, social, and policy dimensions of queer migration, highlighting the intersections of gender, sexuality, and immigration. From pre-modern perspectives to contemporary challenges, this book uncovers the diverse experiences and struggles faced by LGBTQ+ individuals on their migratory journeys. Through a critical lens, it examines the legal and policy frameworks affecting LGBTQ+ migration, the formation of queer diasporas, economic injustice and labor exploitation, the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ migrants, and the importance of education and empowerment in fostering queer liberation in migration. With its expansive scope and thought-provoking analysis, this book is an essential resource for scholars, activists, and policymakers interested in LGBTQ+ migration and diaspora.

Autor

Megan Dennis is an American author and scholar, known for her books and research on LGBTQ+ issues, health, and social justice. She was born on April 9, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan, where she grew up. Dennis has published several books on topics related to LGBTQ+ identity, culture, and rights, such as Transformed: A Comprehensive Guide To Modern Gender-Affirming Surgeries, Intersex Diversity, Lavender Linguistics: A Lexicon of Queer Terminology, and Do Me At The Prompt: A Teen's Guide to Healthy and Age-Appropriate Sexual ChatGPT Prompts. She has also written books on queer perspectives in various disciplines, such as criminology, migration studies, anthropology, and transgender studies, some of which are not yet released. Her latest book, Colonial Legacies in Public Health: Addressing Health Disparities and Inequities, explores the impact of colonialism on the health outcomes and access of marginalized communities.Dennis is widely recognized as a leading expert and advocate for LGBTQ+ issues, especially in the fields of genetics and medicine. She is also dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in higher education and science, and mentors students from underrepresented backgrounds. She shares her insights and opinions on various topics, as well as her personal experiences as a transgender woman. Dennis is currently working on her next book, which she says will be a memoir of her life and career.She lives in San Francisco, California, with her dogs Wendy and Carlos.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Madison Workshop
• Seitenzahl: 322
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Februar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 469g
• ISBN-13: 9781778902864
• ISBN-10: 1778902863
• Artikelnr.: 69999858