Intersectionality and LGBTIQ+ Rights: A Comparative Analysis of Iran, Turkey, and Egypt
Published on 4. October 2023
149 pages
979-8-89113-171-2 (ISBN)
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"Intersectionality and LGBTQ+ Rights: A Comparative Analysis of Iran, Turkey, and Egypt" delves into the multifaceted landscape of LGBTQ+ rights in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This meticulously researched book explores the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals and communities in Iran, Turkey, and Egypt while providing insight into the potential pathway towards achieving equality. Examining the socio-cultural, legal, and political factors influencing LGBTQ+ marginalization, the book uncovers the intersecting forms of discrimination prevalent in these countries. It sheds light on gender-based violence, social exclusion, and restrictive laws that contribute to the struggles faced by LGBTQ+ communities. By adopting an intersectional approach, the author emphasizes the need to understand and address the intricate issues surrounding LGBTQ+ rights. The book evaluates the roles of governments, civil society, international organizations, and multinational corporations in promoting and safeguarding LGBTQ+ rights. A valuable resource for scholars, activists, and policymakers, this book offers in-depth insights, recommendations, and future directions for advancing LGBTQ+ rights and fostering inclusive societies in Iran, Turkey, and Egypt. "Intersectionality and LGBTQ+ Rights: A Comparative Analysis of Iran, Turkey, and Egypt" comprises of six chapters, encompassing comprehensive analysis, case studies, and recommendations for governments and relevant stakeholders.
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Hussein Solomon
Intersectionality and LGBTIQ+ Rights: A Comparative Analysis of Iran, Turkey, and Egypt
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10/2023
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Content
- Intro
- Contents
- Chapter 1
- Introduction
- 1.1. Background and Significance
- 1.2. Problem Statement: Framing the Research Problem
- 1.2.1. The State and the Issue of Gender
- 1.2.2. Systemic Discrimination
- 1.2.3. Minority in a Minority
- 1.3. Aims and Objectives
- 1.4. Research Methodology and Limits to the Book
- 1.5. Literature Review
- 1.6. Terminology
- 1.7. The Structure of the Book
- Chapter 2
- Theoretical Framework Intersectionality n
- 2.1. Introduction
- 2.2. Conceptualization of Intersectionality
- 2.3. Theorizing and Measuring Intersectionality
- 2.3.1. Analogies of Intersectionality
- 2.3.2. The Dynamics of Intersectionality: Unpacking Structural and Political Perspectives
- 2.3.3. Unveiling the Potential: Intersectionality as an Ever-Evolving Approach
- 2.4. Navigating Power Dynamics: Gender, Identity, and Intersectionality in Focus
- 2.5. Intersectionality and LGBTQ+ Rights in the Middle East: Unveiling Systemic Discrimination and Power Relations
- 2.6. Conclusion
- Chapter 3
- The Plight of LGBTQ+ Individuals in Iran: Challenges and Discrimination
- 3.1. Introduction
- 3.2. The Complex Web of Oppression: Intersections of Identity and Discrimination in Iran
- 3.2.1. Navigating Double Discrimination: The Intersection of Gender and Sexuality for Lesbians in Iran
- 3.2.2. Intersecting Identities and Differential Treatment: Experiences of Gay Men in Iran
- 3.3. Intersecting Discriminations: Analyzing Societal Inequalities for LGBTQ+ Individuals in Iran
- 3.3.1. State-Sponsored Discrimination: Unmasking Homophobic Rhetoric and Policies
- 3.3.2. Social Stigma and Media Censorship: LGBTQ+ Discrimination in Iran's Public Sphere
- 3.3.3. The Hidden Dangers at Home: Family Discrimination against LGBTQ+ Individuals in Iran
- 3.3.4. Systemic Violence: LGBTQ+ Oppression in Education and Healthcare in Iran
- 3.4. Conclusion
- Chapter 4
- Intersectionality and LGBTQ+ Discrimination: Exploring Turkey's Complex Landscape
- 4.1. Introduction
- 4.2. Intersecting Discriminations: Unravelling the Complexities of Oppression in Turkish Society
- 4.2.1. Anti-LGBTQ+ Rhetoric and Identity Politics: Erdogan's Political Strategy
- 4.2.2. Employment Inequality and Stigmatization: The Struggle for LGBTQ+ Equality in Turkish Workplaces
- 4.2.3. The Three M's: Men, Military, and Medical Discrimination
- 4.2.4. Institutionalised Discrimination: The Turkish Government's Repression on Rainbow Symbolism, Pride, and Women's Rights
- 4.3. Intersectionality and LGBTQ+ Refugees: Politics, Power, and Practices
- 4.4. Conclusion
- Chapter 5
- From Mubarak to Al-Sisi: A Pattern of LGBTQ+ Discrimination in Egypt
- 5.1. Introduction
- 5.2. Post-Revolution Landscape: LGBTQ+ Activism and Challenges
- 5.3. Unveiling the Complexity: Intersecting Identities and Social Categories
- 5.3.1. Law and Discrimination: The Unequal Treatment of Homosexual and Heterosexual Men in Egypt's Legal System
- 5.3.2. Challenging the Patriarchy: Lesbian Women's Double Marginalization in Egypt
- 5.4. Beyond Single Oppression: Understanding Intersecting Discriminations Faced by LGBTQ+ Community in Egypt
- 5.4.1. Denied Recognition: State-Sponsored Homophobia and the Battle for Transgender Rights in Egypt
- 5.4.2. The Watchful Eye: Government Surveillance and Entrapment of LGBTQ+ Individuals in Egypt
- 5.5. Conclusion
- Chapter 6
- Conclusion: Discussions and Findings
- 6.1. Recapitulation of the Intersectional Analysis
- 6.1.1. Iran
- 6.1.2. Turkey
- 6.1.3. Egypt
- 6.2. The Call for Intersectional Approached
- 6.3. The Role of External Actors in Promoting LGBTQ+ Rights
- Glossary
- References
- Index
- About the Authors
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