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LGBTQ+ Demographic Studies - Growing Up Queer: Kids and the Remaking of LGBTQ Identity (Critical Perspectives on Youth, 3)

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Book Synopsis: LGBTQ kids reveal what it's like to be young and queer today Growing Up Queer explores the changing ways that young people are now becoming LGBT-identified in the US. Through interviews and three years of ethnographic research at an LGBTQ youth drop-in center, Mary Robertson focuses on the voices and stories of youths themselves in order to show how young people understand their sexual and gender identities, their interest in queer media, and the role that family plays in their lives. The young people who participated in this research are among the first generation to embrace queer identities as children and adolescents. This groundbreaking and timely consideration of queer identity demonstrates how sexual and gender identities are formed through complicated, ambivalent processes as opposed to being natural characteristics that one is born with. In addition to showing how youth understand their identities, Growing Up Queer describes how young people navigate queerness within a culture where being gay is the “new normal.” Using Sara Ahmed’s concept of queer orientation, Robertson argues that being queer is not just about one’s sexual and/or gender identity, but is understood through intersecting identities including race, class, ability, and more. By showing how society accepts some kinds of LGBTQ-identified people while rejecting others, Growing Up Queer provides evidence of queerness as a site of social inequality. The book moves beyond an oversimplified examination of teenage sexuality and shows, through the voices of young people themselves, the exciting yet complicated terrain of queer adolescence.

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Are you curious about how LGBTQ kids are reshaping their identities in today's world? Look no further than "Growing Up Queer: Kids and the Remaking of LGBTQ Identity." This groundbreaking book, part of the Critical Perspectives on Youth series, delves into the experiences and perspectives of young people who are embracing who they truly are. Through interviews and ethnographic research, Mary Robertson uncovers the complex and fascinating journey these youths go through to understand their sexual and gender identities.

One of the most intriguing aspects of "Growing Up Queer" is how it explores the intersectionality of queer identities. Robertson demonstrates that being queer isn't solely about sexual orientation or gender identity; it's also about intertwining factors such as race, class, and ability. By highlighting these intersecting identities, the book sheds light on the social inequalities faced by LGBTQ individuals.

This book isn't just about theory and concepts—it amplifies the voices of young people themselves. You'll hear directly from LGBTQ youths about their challenges, triumphs, and the impact their families have had on their journey. "Growing Up Queer" offers a unique and intimate look into the lives of the first generation to embrace queer identities from a young age. You'll gain a deeper understanding of how sexual and gender identities are formed, challenging the notion that they are simply inherent traits.

In a society where being gay is increasingly considered the "new normal," "Growing Up Queer" poses critical questions. What does it mean to be queer in a society that embraces some forms of LGBTQ identity while rejecting others? By exploring the experiences of young people, Robertson gives us evidence of queerness as a site of social inequality.

If you're ready to embark on an eye-opening journey into the world of queer adolescence, "Growing Up Queer: Kids and the Remaking of LGBTQ Identity" is a must-read. Gain new insights, challenge your perspectives, and be inspired by the resilience of LGBTQ youths. Click the link below to order your copy now!

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