LGBTQ+ Activism in Central and Eastern Europe: Resistance, Representation and Identity

This edited collection offers in-depth perspectives into the emergence and development ofLGBTQ+ movements in Central and Eastern Europe, including analysis of Estonia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russia and Ukraine. The book examines various issues faced by localLGBTQ+ activists, as well as the tactics and strategies which they develop and adopt. Thecontributors discuss the applicability of Western ideas and concepts to the post-socialistcontext, considering their ability to fully tackle local nuances and complexities with regards tosexuality and, thus, the dynamics of LGBTQ+ activism. The volume examines differences in thedomestic policies of these countries and the consequent effects on LGBTQ+ activism in theregion. It also offers important insights into the impact of Western actors in promoting liberaldemocratic values in the region, and ensuing political and social backlashes.

LGBTQ+ Activism in Central and Eastern Europe will be of interest to students and scholarsacross a range of disciplines, including Gender and Sexuality Studies, Sociology, Anthropology and Political Science.