{"product_id":"confronting-homophobia-in-europe-social-and-legal-perspectives-9781849462754","title":"Confronting Homophobia in Europe: Social and Legal Perspectives","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Alessandro Gasparini\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: LGBTQ+ Studies - Gay Studies\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHomophobia exists in many different forms across Europe. Member States offer uneven levels of legal protection for lesbian and gay rights; at the same time the social meanings and practices relating to homosexuality are culturally distinct and intersect in complex ways with gender, class and ethnicity in different national contexts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe essays in this volume illustrate the findings of a European project on homophobia and fundamental rights in which sociologists and legal experts have analysed the position in four Member States: Italy, Slovenia, Hungary and the UK. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe first part of the book investigates the sociological dimensions of homophobia through qualitative methods involving both heterosexual and self-defined lesbian and gay respondents, including those in ethnic communities. The aim is to understand how homophobia and homosexuality are defined and experienced in the everyday life of participants. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe second part is devoted to a legal analysis of how homophobia is reproduced 'in law' and how it is confronted 'with law'. The analysis examines statute and case law; 'soft law'; administrative practices; the discussion of bills within parliamentary committees; and decisions of public authorities. Among the areas discussed are 'hate crimes' and 'hate speech'; education at all levels; free movement, immigration and asylum; and cross-border reproductive services. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlease note that this book is also available as a free PDF download. For further information please click on the link below: \u003cbr\u003ewww.citidive.eu\/en\/rapporti-e-prodotti\/.","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45082989232279,"sku":"9781849462754","price":3214.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781849462754.webp?v=1767263565","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/confronting-homophobia-in-europe-social-and-legal-perspectives-9781849462754","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}