Conclusions: Queering “politics of pain” through activism and educational outreach work

Kjaran, J. I., Lehtonen, J. and Francis, D. A. (2020) Conclusions: Queering “politics of pain” through activism and educational outreach work. In: Francis, D. A., Kjaran, J. I. and Lehtonen, J. (eds.) Queer Social Movements and Outreach Work in Schools. Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 285-291. ISBN 9783030416102 (doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-41610-2_13)

Abstract

Approaches and perspectives with regards to queer outreach work in schools are diverse, as discussed in the chapters of the book Queer Social Movements and Outreach Work in Schools: A Global Perspective. They all engage with critical aspects of queering heteronormativity and the workings of Othering and heterocisgender privileges. There are many global challenges in doing outreach work. Firstly, there is the issue of funding and resources in doing this kind of activist work in schools. Secondly, to gain access to schools and educational spaces is often difficult and need to be negotiated. The findings presented in the chapters have a number of potential implications and opportunities for the development of outreach work in educational settings, both in the global north and south. They also give some examples of how it is possible to queer or disrupt heteronormativity, gender binary and cisgender ideology in educational spaces through outreach work.

• Item Type: Book Sections
• Additional Information: Print ISBN: 9783030416096.
• Status: Published
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Francis, Professor Dennis
• Authors: Kjaran, J. I., Lehtonen, J., and Francis, D. A.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Education
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• ISBN: 9783030416102