Other, Please Specify: Queer Methods in Sociology

by D'Lane R. Compton, Tey Meadow (Contributor), Kristen Schilt (Contributor)

This provocative collection showcases the work of emerging and established sociologists in the fields of sexuality and gender studies as they reflect on what it means to develop, practice, and teach queer methods. Located within the critical conversation about the possibilities and challenges of utilizing insights from humanistic queer epistemologies in social scientific research,  Other, Please Specify  presents to a new generation of researchers an array of experiences, insights, and approaches, revealing the power of investigations of the social world. With contributions from sociologists who have helped define queer studies and who use a range of interpretative and statistical methods, this volume offers methodological advice and practical strategies in research design and execution, all with the intent of getting queer research off the ground and building a collaborative community within this emerging subfield. 

 

Genres: LGBT, Nonfiction, Sociology

352 pages, Paperback

Published July 31, 2018

Reviews

[Kirstie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my new go to social research text recommendation! If your an LGBTQ+researcher this is essential reading. I feel like I've been waiting for this to come out since I started studying Sociology over 6 years ago. Every article had essential insights I've rarely seen touched on anywhere else. Even if your not looking at gender or sexuality specifically, if you want to conduct good reflexive research, you will find this useful. I know I will be citing it a lot in my proposal.

[Creed Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Key perspectives and stories about studying sociology. Really enjoyed the vulnerability and insight from the authors.

[Melissa Michelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This edited volume is allegedly aimed at sociologists, but it is full of important methodological guidance for any scholar, and especially those (like me!) whose work focuses on marginalized or stigmatized communities and/or me-search.

[Travis Wagner · Rating 5 out of 5]

A necessary set of texts if you do any work in the social sciences that is queer or if you are doing work in the social sciences as a queer person.

[Isabella · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic resource for anyone interested in LGBTQ-focused research in the social sciences!

[Ema Gonçalves · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want to make this book mandatory in my Gender Studies PhD please

[Mills College Library]

306.7601 O878 2018