The Guide to LGBTQ+ Research

A timely and lucid research companion that will no doubt serve to reduce the challenges and loneliness felt by many who conduct LGBTQ+ research. Attesting to the power of stories and bonding, each chapter gifts a ‘tale from the field’ that helps demystify the journey of conducting LGBTQ+ research from inception to publication. I would have welcomed this book whilst doing my PhD and the caring embrace its contributors provide. That said, its arrival is still timely and will provide a useful guide and compass to my own and students research endeavours. Sadly, we inhabit a time where social justice is under threat and this can be clearly seen in education. A recent social media thread witnessed a raft of educators bemoaning the rise of EDI based research at the expense of that focusing on behaviour. For educational establishments to be the safe and welcoming environments they are oft-times purported to be, the voices of those historically silenced and marginalised needs to be amplified. The profession needs to care and share tales from LGBTQ+ researchers and allies and this book is a wonderful place to start. As the editors note, it is a privilege to conduct LGBTQ+ research and this book will help others navigate this path.

-- Saul Keyworth, Senior Lecturer in Physical Education, University of Bedfordshire

This is not just an urgent and illuminating contribution to LGBTQ+ research. It also affords - through its nuanced and incisive accounts of producing research in this space - a vital intellectual and institutional network for LGBTQ+ scholars at an absolutely crucial time for this community

-- Professor Sean Campbell, Deputy Dean (Research and Innovation), Anglia Ruskin University

The Guide to LGBTQ+ Research has been a godsend, especially the introductions to queer theory, Foucault and Butler. As an early career researcher hoping to use queer theory as a lens, these chapters have been invaluable, offering a great overview of what is a complex and sometimes confusing field. The Guide is practical, engaging and generous with explanations and recommendations.

-- Jonny Tridgell, DPhil Student, University of Oxford

Liam Cini O’Dwyer offers an accessible and comprehensive introduction to queer theory: its origins, its complexities and its key thinkers and concepts. The work is an excellent starting point for anyone interested in dipping a toe into sexuality and gender research.

-- Dr Zeena Feldman, King’s College London, Director of the Queer@King’s Research Centre

The Guide to LGBTQ+ Research is an essential resource presenting advanced scholarship in an accessible way. It offers PhD and MA students the specialised guidance necessary to navigate methodological challenges and confidently conduct rigorous, ethical research in the field of sexualities and gender.

-- Dr Joanne Bowser-Angermann Deputy Dean Education, Anglia Ruskin University Cambridge

The Guide to LGBTQ+ Research is an invaluable resource for those interested in engaging in LGBTQ+ inclusive and ethical research. It brings together diverse voices to offer practical insights and critical reflections that challenge and extend traditional approaches to research. This book is an empowering and supportive research community that you can carry with you in your bag.

-- Jo Brassington, PhD Researcher, University of Strathclyde

This book is my 'go-to guide' help with my LGBT research; chapters combine, humour, practical advice with relatable experience which serve to not only allay any doubts in my own ability but deepen my own thoughts and writing.

-- Damian Thurston, PhD student, Nottingham Trent University

The Guide to LGBTQ+ Research offers insightful and thought-provoking perspectives that broaden understanding and spark reflection. I especially appreciated the chapter on activism, which challenges readers to rethink what activism can mean in today’s world and how each of us can contribute to meaningful change.

-- Stavrini Fenton PhD Student, The University of Birmingham

The Guide to LGBTQ+ Research has been my definitive guide for my LGBTQ+ studies. It goes beyond the traditional methodology and provides insight into the unique ethical, historical, and methodological complexities inherent in the queer research. The real world examples, drawn together from such a diverse voice has been critical in my navigation of sensitive ethical protocols and has become an indispensable resource for my research.

-- Daniel Burman Senior Business Operations Manager and Early Career Researcher Anglia Ruskin University, Cambr