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A practical and accessible guide that researchers will draw on time and time again, The Guide to LGBTQ+ Research has at its heart, a commitment to inclusivity. Following the conventions of a doctoral thesis and drawing on the expertise of almost 40 contributors from the field of LGBTQ+ research, this guide offers invaluable support to anyone undertaking research with LGBTQ+ participants. Sharing examples of good practice from those with experience of researching the LGBTQ+ community, each section comprises of vignettes, advice, and case studies from those working in this field. Contributors include a range of experienced academics, early career researchers, research supervisors and doctoral students working in the UK and internationally. Together their vast and diverse voices combine to create a network of support for anyone undertaking LGBTQ+ research. The Guide to LGBTQ+ Research is an essential resource for anyone embarking on master’s or doctoral level study. Each chapter aims to build your confidence as a researcher as those with experience and expertise guide you through each stage of your studies. From drawing up your research proposal, right through to publishing from your studies and finding your first academic role, this book will be a vital source of support throughout your research with the LGBTQ+ community.

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Queer theory and its development explained in an engaging, yet nuanced way. A great read for anyone, from a novice queer theory enthusiast to an expert. -- Dr Anna Einarsdóttir, University of York (School of Business and Society), Chair of COST Action into LGBTI+ Social and Economic (In)equalities (and Reader in Critical Diversity Management) 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, Cambridge

Author Information

Adam Brett is a researcher and lecturer in education at the University of Derby. With 15 years of experience as a secondary teacher and leader, Adam now works in the field of teacher education, and has research interests including LGBTQ+, diversity and inclusion, and professional identity. Adam is the founder of the LGBTQ+ Research Network and the co-founder of Pride & Progress, an initiative that supports LGBTQ+ inclusion in schools and universities. For more information, visit www.prideprogress.co.uk. Catherine Lee is Professor of Inclusive Education and Leadership and Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge. Catherine was awarded an MBE in 2023 for Services to Equality in Education and she has written extensively on LGBTQ+ inclusion in schools and universities. Catherine’s autoethnographic research on her experiences as a lesbian teacher under the homophobic Section 28 legislation was the subject of a BAFTA nominated feature film in 2022, entitled, Blue Jean.

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