Queer Youth, Suicide and Self-Harm: Troubled Subjects, Troubling NormsThis book prioritises the perspectives of queer young people, including those who have experience of self-harming or feeling suicidal. Presenting analysis based on research carried out with young people both online and face-to-face, the authors offer a critical perspective on the role of norms in the production of self-harming and suicidal youth. |
Contents
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2 Troubled SubjectMaking | 20 |
3 Social Class Inequality Heteronormativity and Shame | 42 |
Gender NonConforming Youth | 62 |
5 Trans and Genderqueer Youth Online | 80 |
A Relational Perspective | 103 |
Other editions - View all
Queer Youth, Suicide and Self-Harm: Troubled Subjects, Troubling Norms E. McDermott,K. Roen No preview available - 2016 |
Queer Youth, Suicide and Self-harm: Troubled Subjects, Troubling Norms Elizabeth McDermott,Katrina Roen No preview available - 2016 |
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