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But despite massively increased visibility in mainstream life and culture, the queer community is facing unacceptable levels of prejudice and danger—from the rise in homophobic and transphobic violence to the rollback of hard-fought-for rights across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this groundbreaking, compelling and immensely readable book, writer and activist Ellen Jones exposes the discrimination queer people continue to face in all areas of life, from marriage to mental health, education to ageing, religion to sport and much more. 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Checklists, examples of successful strategies, and step-by-step instructions will show you how to identify areas where manageable, sustainable changes can make your productions greener. Advice from working professionals with experience greening their own productions will leave you confident that your processes are environmentally sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEven non-technical people who find themselves responsible for supervising productions will find green solutions that can be instituted with a staff of volunteers or students. 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