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1. 1. "I am What I am. My Own Special Creation" : A qualitative interview study on queer ageing and eldercare.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Genusvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Jesper Hultin; [2023]
   Keywords : LGBTQ seniors; eldercare; ageing; queer gerontology; social work HBTQ seniorer; äldreomsorg; åldrande; queer gerontologi; socialt arbete; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The objective of this Master’s thesis is to expand scholarship on ageing and eldercare through the lens of queer gerontology; to develop said scholarship on the queering of eldercare through the experiences of LGBTQ+ seniors and LGBTQ+ certified eldercare practitioners. Through four interviews with LGBTQ+ seniors and abovementioned practitioners, the core findings of the thesis put to question the collective subjectivity that is LGBTQ+ seniors, as neither LGBTQ+ informant thought of sexuality as an identity, but rather a practice. READ MORE

3. 2. Participatory Design with the Bulgarian LGBTQ+ Community : Localized Responses to Systemic Homophobia

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Siyana Ivanova; [2022]
   Keywords : LGBTQ ; participatory design; Bulgaria; online workshop; interview; HBTQ ; deltagande design; Bulgarien; online workshop; intervju;

   Abstract : Research shows that Bulgaria is among the least LGBTQ+ friendly countries in the European Union, with members of the community facing discrimination, hostility, and violence both in their everyday lives and on a systemic level. The environment of suppression and stigma has also had an effect on the volume of local research into LGBTQ+ issues. READ MORE

4. 3. A Cishet Man’s Poland : Compulsory Heterosexuality in Polish Legislation on Reproductive and Sexual Rights

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Lina Lodenius; [2022]
   Keywords : Abortion; compulsory heterosexuality; LGBTQIA ; Poland; queer theory; gender; gender studies; queer; EU; Europe; sexuality; ivf; surrogacy; in vitro fertilization; religion; human rights; ECHR; family; family rights; family law; LGBT; LGBT free zones; LGBTQIA; LGBTQ; right wing; populism; qualitative content analysis; thematic content analysis; genusvetenskap; genus; HBTQ; HBTQIA ; HBTQI; Polen; mänskliga rättigheter; abort; ivf; compulsory heterosexuality; queer teori; queer; ECHR; EU; Europa; europastudier; juridik; kvalitativ innehållsanalys;

   Abstract : This thesis analyzes how compulsory heterosexuality is present in Polish legislation on women* and trans* people’s reproductive and sexual rights. The aim of this study is to increase an understanding of how compulsory heterosexuality’s presence in legislation regarding reproductive and sexual rights can consequently affect women* and trans* people in practice. READ MORE

5. 4. Mass Effect: A utopia free from queer people?

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

   Author : Jasper Falk; Theo Flejmer; [2022]
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   Abstract : A small set of qualitative interviews were held to explore the thoughts and choices of queer players of the Mass Effect trilogy. The participants‘ discussions and answers were transcribed and analyzed with the support of texts about compulsory heteronormativity, queer theory, Huizinga’s magic circle, as well as the charmed circle. READ MORE

6. 5. The Protection of LGBT+ rights in International Criminal Law

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

   Author : Adam Olofson; [2020]
   Keywords : Folkrätt; Public International Law; Queer Law; Queer critical Theory; Crimes against humanity; Persecution; International Criminal Law; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Sexual and gender minorities have historically and globally been vulnerable to persecutory and discriminatory acts. Today, sixty-eight United Nations member states criminalize consensual same-sex sexual conduct and nine states expressively criminalize the gender identity/expression of transgender people. READ MORE