Fellowship focus: Combining empirical and theoretical insights on intersex issues and LGBTQ+ politics.
While intersex is increasingly recognised as part of the LGBTQ+ acronym, there are concerns that this framing can obscure the unique needs of intersex individuals. Bringing together two of the leading scholars in this field, and leveraging knowledge within Surrey’s Sex, Gender and Sexualities Research Centre, this Fellowship will foster much-needed critical discussion on the subject. Dr Prandelli and Dr Griffiths plan to hold a seminar on the tensions and possibilities of the LGBTQ+ acronym, begin research on the historical and contemporary tensions across and beyond the LGBTQ+ acronym, and establish a network that enables innovative intersex research.