Queer data : using gender, sex and sexuality data for action / Kevin Guyan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Guyan, Kevin (Researcher), author.

Series:

Bloomsbury studies in digital cultures.

Bloomsbury studies in digital cultures

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sexual minorities--Research.

Sexual minorities.

Sexual and Gender Minorities.

Medical Subjects:

Sexual and Gender Minorities.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (241 pages)

Place of Publication:

London, England : Bloomsbury Academic, [2022]

Summary:

"Data has never mattered more. Our lives are increasingly shaped by it and how it is defined, collected and used. But who counts in the collection, analysis and application of data? This important book is the first to look at queer data - defined as data relating to gender, sex, sexual orientation and trans identity/history. The author shows us how current data practices reflect an incomplete account of LGBTQ lives and helps us understand how data biases are used to delegitimise the everyday experiences of queer people. Guyan demonstrates why it is important to understand, collect and analyse queer data, the benefits and challenges involved in doing so, and how we might better use queer data in our work. Arming us with the tools for action, this book shows how greater knowledge about queer identities is instrumental in informing decisions about resource allocation, changes to legislation, access to services, representation and visibility."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction

Part one. Collecting queer data. 1. Gaps and absences : a history of queer data ; 2. Moving targets : queer collection methods ; 3. Queer the census : sex, sexual orientation and trans questions in Scotland's census ; 4. Beyond borders : queer data around the world

Part two. Analysing queer data. 5. Straightwashing : the cleaning and analysis of queer data ; 6. Queer validation : data practices and the recognition of LGBTQ identiy claims

Part three. Using queer data. 7 Loud voices : communicating queer data in online spaces ; 8. Fight back! : Using queer data for action

Conclusion.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-350-23076-6

1-350-23074-X

OCLC:

1285784070