In a world where gender and sexuality are constantly evolving, research must evolve too. This book breaks new ground, bringing queer and feminist approaches to research together for the first time. Offering a fresh, reflexive perspective on qualitative methodologies, it explores the intersections of feminism and queer theory. Building on the work of critical theorists - feminist, queer, indigenous, Black, postcolonial and others - who have informed and transformed qualitative methodological approaches, the book demonstrates how feminist and queer methodologies can lead to more effective, rigorous, ethical and equitable research processes. Understanding research as enveloped in power and social dynamics, the book challenges you to interrogate your scholarly identity and see qualitative research as an active process, not a neutral activity. It aims to help foster a sense of community and provide you with tools to enter into research spaces feeling able to tackle injustices and engage with forms of resistance through your research methodologies. Full of features to support your learning, including case studies of real research, student activities, key concept boxes, study questions and further reading, this textbook is a must-read for postgraduate students or researchers involved in qualitative research, gender studies or queer studies.
Dr Rosie Ola-Marie (they/them) is a Senior Lecturer in Gender at the University of Bristol. Ola Marie's research interests include qualitative research methodologies, feminism, queer theory, sexuality studies, sociodigital spaces, creative methods, and many other things that flicker and fade depending on the year.
Chapter 1: Introduction, or, why queer feminism? Chapter 2: What are Feminist Theory(ies) and Activism? Chapter 3: What is Queer Theory and Activism? Chapter 4: Queer Feminism: Thought and Method Chapter 5: Tackling Issues of Power in Research Chapter 6: Queer Feminist Ethics in Research Chapter 7: Reflexivity in Research Chapter 8: Researcher Safety in the Research Environment Chapter 9: Participatory Research Approaches Chapter 10: Feminist and Queer Qualitative Analyses Chapter 11: Feminist and Queer Approaches to Research Dissemination Chapter 12: Failure, Failing, Failed Chapter 13: Conclusion: Doing Queer and Feminist Qualitative Research
Queer and Feminist Qualitative Research is both refreshing and reassuring in it's inclusive and accessible approach. It's a lively and engaging text with rich examples from across the globe. There is a real appetite for this type of text and it acts as a stake in the ground for inclusive and non-discriminatory queer feminist research practice. It's never felt more important to be backing this type of trans positive text. -- Katherine Hubbard
