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Identifiable, queer and risky : the role of the body in policing experiences for LGBT young people
This paper explores how visibly non-heteronormative bodies mediate policing experiences of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) young people, an area that has been mostly ignored in research about policing young people. Informed by interviews with 35 LGBT young people in Brisbane, Queensland, this paper addresses this gap by exploring how the non-heteronormative body mediates policing experiences of LGBT young people. Drawing on Foucault (1984), Butler (1990a), and other queer theory, the paper argues young non-heteronormative bodies visibly perform ‘queerness’, are read by police, and shape police-LGBT youth interactions. While this is complicated by looking at-risk (in terms of risk factors like homelessness, substance abuse), and looking risky (in terms of risk-taking or criminalised activities), the paper concludes noting how youthful LGBT bodies are regulated by police as non-heteronormative and deviant.
History
Publication title
Proceedings of the 2009 Australian and New Zealand Critical Criminology ConferenceEditors
Segrave, MariePagination
69-77ISBN
9780980753004Department/School
School of Social SciencesPublisher
School of Political & Social Inquiry, Monash UniversityPlace of publication
MelbourneEvent title
Australia and New Zealand Critical Criminolgy Conference 2009Event Venue
Monash University, MelbourneDate of Event (Start Date)
2009-01-01Date of Event (End Date)
2009-01-01Rights statement
Copyright 2009 The AuthorRepository Status
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