Critical Qualitative Methodologies in Gender and Sexuality: Key Concepts (Key Concepts in Qualitative Methods)

This collection foregrounds the experiences, perspectives, and insights of emerging and established scholars who creatively and expansively approach the study of gender and sexuality through qualitative methodologies.By emphasizing positionality and subjectivity, contributors explore the ethical and responsible dimensions of inquiry, offering fresh perspectives on critical qualitative research. Divided into three sections, the text provides a comprehensive exploration of innovative approaches.The first section, “(Re)conceptualizations of Gender and Sexuality,” re-envisions the possibilities of critical qualitative research in these fields.The second section, “Methodologies of Co-Construction, Participation, and Community-Engagement,” delves into reciprocal, ethical, and reflexive research practices.The third section, “Arts-Based and Contemplative Methodologies,” highlights the transformative potential of multimodal and arts-based methods in exploring questions of gender and sexuality.