Queering Iceland

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Activism and the Politics of Public Pedagogy, 1975-2000

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

AvJón Ingvar Kjaran,Mohammad Naeimi,Þorvaldur Kristinsson

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This book provides a historical and contemporary analysis of queer activism in Iceland, and its historical, political, and cultural context. Starting with the Samtökin 78, the first gay and lesbian organization in Iceland, and progressing through the year 2000, the authors present the gay liberation movement as an assemblage of diverse and interconnected elements—a framework which transcends identity politics and teleological narratives. Ultimately, Queering Iceland shows how queer activism functions as both public pedagogy, focused on education, and as queer heterotopic space. Using the Icelandic context as a case study, this book gives a nuanced analysis of queer activism in Nordic culture that will be of interest in gender studies, cultural studies, sociology, and modern history.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2026-05-16
Mått148 x 210 x undefined mm
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor248
FörlagSpringer Nature Switzerland AG
ISBN9783032187260

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Jón Ingvar Kjaran is Professor of queer pedagogy and sociology of education at the University of Iceland, School of Education/Faculty of Diversity and Education.Mohammad Naeimi is a lecturer and researcher in gender, politics, and education at the University of Iceland, School of Education/Faculty of Diversity and Education.Þorvaldur Kristinsson is an independent scholar, a longtime queer activist and former chair of Samtökin ´78, the national queer organization of Iceland.

Chapter 1. Introduction.- From Minifesto to Queer Politics.- Chapter 2. Assemblage of Queer Activism as Public Pedagogy: An Assemblage of Theories.- Chapter 3.Gender and Sexual Politics in Iceland 1920–2000.- Chapter 4. The Establishment of Samtökin ’78: Public Pedagogy and Gay Solidarity.- Chapter 5. Samtökin ’78’s Early Years: Public Pedagogy in Praxis.- Chapter 6. AIDS/HIV Activism in Iceland 1983 to 1996: An Assemblage.- Chapter 7. Pedagogy of the Closet: Outreach and Activism.- Chapter 8. Queer Literature: A Heterotopic Pedagogical Space of Activism.- Chapter 9. Conclusion: The Will to Speak and Queer Futurities.