Finding Out
An Introduction to LGBTQ Studies

Fourth Edition

Deborah T. Meem - University of Cincinnati, USA
Jonathan Alexander - University of California, Irvine, USA
Key Beck
Michelle A. Gibson - University of Cincinnati, USA

August 2022 | 416 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

Finding Out, Fourth Edition introduces readers to lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender-queer (LGBTQ) studies. By combining accessible introductory and explanatory material with primary texts and artifacts, this text/reader explores the development and growth of LGBTQ identities and the interdisciplinary nature of sexuality studies. Now available in a digital ebook format, the fourth edition has been thoroughly updated to include a new chapter on "Trans Lives and Theories", and new readings. Chapters include more discussions of important and current issues in LGBTQ studies such as the emergence of non-binary identities, and issues of race and class, making Finding Out, Fourth Edition an even more comprehensive introduction to the field.

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Section I: Histories and Politics

Chapter 1 Before Identity

Chapter 2 Sexology in the 19th Century

Chapter 3 Sexology, Activism, And Science in the 20th And 21st Centuries

Chapter 4 Imagining Liberation

Section II: Theories and Interventions

Chapter 5 Queer Normalization and Beyond

Chapter 6 Queer Diversities

Chapter 7 Trans Lives & Theories

Chapter 8 Intersectionalities

Section III Representations

Chapter 9 Queer and Trans Literatures

Chapter 10 Visual and Performing Arts

Chapter 11 Film and Television

Chapter 12 Digitally Queer and Trans

Conclusion: Queer and Trans Cultures: the Search for Queer Space

"The best, most comprehensive, most accessible /introduction/ to LGBTQ studies available on the market today."

Justin A. Martin

University of Tennessee at Martin

"Well written and comprehensive. I don't know of any other text that is as comprehensive for introductory queer studies."

Andy Wible

Muskegon Community College

While I have decided to not adopt it on our reading list, I will be suggesting it as a supplementary text for those students wanting to independently study the history of LGBTQ+ issues.

This text a very well considered, well written and offers an appropriate and concise introduction to LGBTQ+ studies.

Mr Matt James Townsend

Institute of Biological, Environmental & Rural Sciences (IBERS), Aberystwyth University

December 20, 2023

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Key features

NEW TO THIS EDITION

New chapter 7 explores the topic of trans lives and theories, with new primary sources.
A completely reorganized structure brings together important discussions of history, politics, culture, and representations of LGBTQ people in a coherent and intellectually stimulating fashion.
Thoroughly updated content includes recent and relevant historical, political, social, and cultural developments, issues, and research, particularly focusing on national and international developments in the last four years.
Expanded discussions and enhanced analyses of key topics and theories, including queer theory, offer a robust exploration of the field.
Comprehensive overviews of current, important issues in LGBTQ studies present a more complete introduction to LGBTQ studies.

KEY FEATURES

Context—taken from history, literature and the arts, media, politics, and more—provides a framework for student understanding.
An accessible writing style and carefully structured textual material give readers an easy-to-understand introduction to an otherwise complex emerging field of study.
Lambda Links connect chapter topics to similar content in another chapter to help facilitate analysis and discussion.
A collection of primary source readings within each chapter strengthen foundational concepts and contextualize key topics—all related to LGBTQ rights and issues.
"Find Out More" notes direct readers to relevant studies and information within each chapter.
Discussion questions and suggestions for further reading encourage readers to continue their own exploration of the many contexts in which same-sex desires and gender variance exist.
Boldfaced terms in each chapter are defined in the glossary to ensure readers accurately understand and know how to appropriately use common LGBTQ terms.

Addition of new chapter 7 on trans.

Old chapter 5 eliminated, and material incorporated into new chapters 2 and 3.

New titles for several chapters: 2, 3, 4, 9, 12, Conclusion.

Chapters 2, 3, 4, and 5 of 3^rd edition split and incorporated into new chapters 2, 3, and 4.

All chapters updated to reflect national and international events from 2016-22.

Sample Materials & Chapters

Chapter 1: Before Identity

Chapter 2: Sexology in The 19th Century

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