Exploring Identity, Diversity and Stigma in LGBTQ+ Lives

This cutting-edge book provides a comprehensive overview of up-to-date research in the field of social psychology of gender identity and sexual orientation. The book is unique in considering perspectives from both dominant and marginalised groups. It illustrates how LGBTQ+ individuals conceptualise gender identity and sexual orientation and their intersections with other social categories. At the same time, the book examines how the dominant group (heterosexual cisgender individuals) form impressions and interact with LGBTQ+ people and how these people navigate social norms, expectations, and stigma.

Across the different chapters, the book examines the experiences of stigma in different life stages and contexts and maps out the different ways in which stigma manifests and impacts the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals. The book also addresses strategies to reduce stigma and will provide solid and contemporary evidence-based knowledge to pave the way for a more inclusive future.

Offering a way to better understand similarities and differences in gender and sexual minorities’ experiences from a social psychological perspective, this book will be essential reading for students and researchers in the fields of gender and sexualities, social psychology, sociology. It will also appeal to EDI consultants looking for research-informed resources, health professionals and anyone interested in knowing more about LGBTQ topics.

Fabio Fasoli is Senior Lecturer in Social Psychology at the University of Surrey, UK. He publishes LGBT+ psychology research in social psychology and multidisciplinary fields. He has experience in teaching Undergraduate and MSc modules including contributing to the teaching of the interdisciplinary Sex, Gender and Sexualities MSc programme at the University of Surrey.

Andrea Carnaghi is Professor in Social Psychology at the University of Trieste, Italy. He has published in top peer-reviewed international journals in the fields of experimental and social psychology, sexual orientation, and gender studies. He has served as an associate editor of the European Journal of Social Psychology and is a member of the editorial board of RIPS/IRSP. He has extensive experience in teaching social psychology to large undergraduate cohorts and in Ph.D. programs.