Queer Conflict Research: Samuel Ritholtz and co-editors launch new book during LGBTQ+ History Month
DPIR Departmental Lecturer in International Relations Samuel Ritholtz is launching a new book during LGBTQ+ History Month addressing the significance of queer approaches in conflict research.
Queer Conflict Research: New Approaches to the Study of Political Violence – co-edited by Samuel Ritholtz, Jamie J. Hagen, and Andrew Delatolla - is the first key in-depth discussion on queer methods and approaches for research on political violence and conflict.
Its launch coincides with LGBTQ+ History Month, which has been running every February since 2005 and was created, following the repeal of Section 28, to recognise lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movement.
The book serves as a resource guide for researchers interested in LGBTIQ+ topics in contentious politics. It approaches the subject from a range of epistemic positions and includes practical guidance on how to pursue this research in a safe and ethical manner.
Samuel’s research interests lie in the politics of identity, stigma, and brutality during war. Through their work in Colombia, they have explored how the violent targeting of LGBTIQ+ people by armed actors connects to broader wartime social transformation processes.
"Their supervisors may be supportive but unfamiliar with the sensitivities that come with working on these topics in violent contexts.
"As such, we’ve developed a guide that shares insights from established researchers’ experiences as well as brings the reader into a global research community.”
- A book launch event will be held in Seminar Room G of the Manor Road Building, Manor Road, Oxford at 5pm on Monday, 19 February. The event is open to open to University members only and booking is not required.
