Queer Conflict Research: New Approaches to the Study of Political Violence (Gender, Sexuality and Global Politics)

by  Jamie J. Hagen (editor), Samuel Ritholtz (editor), Andrew Delatolla (editor)

Key Focus:

• Topic: A foundational guide to queer methodologies in the study of political violence and conflict.
• Goal: To explore why queer approaches are essential, what they involve, and how they can be applied to researching political violence and conflict.

Key Themes:

• Queer Approaches:
  • Contributors discuss the importance of queer perspectives in the context of political violence and conflict.
  • Focuses on understanding the unique contributions queer methodologies offer in examining power dynamics, identities, and resistance within political violence.
• Methodological Approaches:
  • Covers a variety of research methods:
    • Fieldwork: Engaging directly with communities and conflict zones.
    • Interviews: Gathering personal narratives and testimonies.
    • Cultural Analysis: Analyzing cultural products and representations.
    • Archival Research: Investigating historical documents and records.
• Ethical Considerations:
  • The book also addresses important ethical concerns in queer research, such as working with research partners in responsible and respectful ways.
• Global Case Studies:
  • Includes valuable case studies from around the world, demonstrating how queer methodologies are applied in real-world research on political violence and conflict.