Anti-LGBT organising and its transnational dynamics: The case of the Balkans

Información del proyecto

ANTILGBT

Identificador del acuerdo de subvención: 706706

DOI

10.3030/706706

Proyecto cerrado

Fecha de la firma de la CE 24 Febrero 2016

Fecha de inicio 1 Septiembre 2016

Fecha de finalización 31 Agosto 2018

Financiado con arreglo a

• EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Coste total

€ 191 325,60

Aportación de la UE

€ 191 325,60

Coordinado por

HELSINGIN YLIOPISTO
Finland

Objetivo

This research will address the emergence and functioning of social activism directed against LGBT rights, its transnational dimension, and its implications for the theories of liberal democracy. It will do so by exploring anti-LGBT organising in two Balkan states - Croatia and Serbia - where strong campaigns against sexual equality have surfaced in relation to the processes of democratisation and Europeanisation. The project has three key objectives: 1) to produce knowledge about anti-LGBT groups, their activities, and transnational links they have with similar movements in Europe and beyond; 2) to identify and analyse both local and global factors that facilitate the emergence and effectiveness of anti-LGBT organising; and 3) to broaden our theoretical understanding of the interplay between anti-emancipatory movements and the idea of liberal democracy. In order to address these objectives, the research will combine different disciplinary approaches - political sociology, political theory, and gender and sexuality studies. It will draw on diverse sets of qualitative data including media reports, materials produced by activists against LGBT rights, in-depth interviews with relevant stakeholders, and legal and policy documents. Through the research, the fellow will acquire an extensive knowledge of the theories of democracy, liberalism, and pluralism, which will familiarise her with different approaches to governing social diversity. This new theoretical knowledge, together with the empirical insights into anti-LGBT movements will not only greatly enhance applicant’s research and teaching capacities, but it will also allow her to engage more directly in the sphere of policy making and the work of NGOs. Thus, this project, together with training in teaching and project management, will expand researcher’s current skills and expertise in a way that will allow her to reach professional maturity and open up a space for new career opportunities.

Ámbito científico (EuroSciVoc)

• ciencias sociales › ciencias políticas › normativa política › sociedad civil › organizaciones de la sociedad civil › organización no gubernamental
• humanidades › lenguas y literatura › estudios literarios › géneros literarios › ensayo
• ciencias sociales › ciencias políticas › sistemas de gobierno › democracia
• ciencias sociales › sociología › estudios de género › estudios de la mujer
• ciencias sociales › sociología › estudios de género › igualdad de género

Programa(s)

• H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions PROGRAMA PRINCIPAL
  
• H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility
  

Tema(s)

• MSCA-IF-2015-EF - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF-EF)
  

Régimen de financiación

MSCA-IF-EF-ST - Standard EF

Convocatoria de propuestas

H2020-MSCA-IF-2015

Coordinador

HELSINGIN YLIOPISTO

• Aportación neta de la UEn: € 191 325,60
• Dirección: FABIANINKATU 33 ; 00014 HELSINGIN YLIOPISTO ; Finlandia
• Tipo de actividad: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
• Coste total: € 191 325,60