LGBT-Q Teachers, Civil Partnership and Same-Sex Marriage: The Ambivalences of Legitimacy (Routledge Critical Studies in Gender and Sexuality in Education)

Book Details

• Publisher: Routledge

• Author: Aoife Neary

• Language: English

• Edition: 1

• ISBN: 9780367194307

• Pages: 236

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 9.0 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches

About The Book

LGBT-Q Teachers, Civil Partnership and Same-Sex Marriage: A Study of Public and Private Negotiations by Aoife Neary offers a powerful and timely exploration of the complex intersection between sexuality, education, religion, and public policy. Set against the backdrop of Ireland’s evolving legislation around same-sex relationships, the book provides a rich analysis of how LGBT-Q teachers navigate their identities both personally and professionally in an increasingly complex sociopolitical environment.

Drawing from queer theory, feminist thought, and affect theory, Neary presents a compelling narrative that delves into the lived experiences of teachers working across educational and religious contexts while engaging with LGBT-Q politics. The book sheds light on the often unseen emotional and professional labor involved in reconciling public intimacy, secularism, and equality politics within conservative or religiously-influenced institutions.

This book is an essential read for scholars, educators, policymakers, and activists interested in educational reform, queer pedagogy, and the broader politics of identity and inclusion in schools and society.