{"title":"Kevin Guyan","description":"\u003cp\u003eKevin Guyan’s work explores the intersection of identity, data, and education with a thoughtful, analytical lens. His titles delve into contemporary issues around queer representation and the complexities of how information is managed and understood in educational contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect insightful discussions that challenge assumptions and provoke critical thinking, presented with clarity and scholarly rigour. Guyan’s books serve as valuable resources for those interested in the evolving landscape of education and social identity studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rainbow-trap-by-kevin-guyan-9781350429680","title":"Rainbow Trap","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRainbow Trap\u003c\/em\u003e reveals how the fight for LGBTQ equalities in the UK is shaped – and constrained – by the classifications we encounter every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking across six systems – the police and the recording of hate crimes; dating apps and digital desire; outness in the film and television industry; borders and LGBTQ asylum seekers; health and fitness activities; and DEI initiatives in the workplace – \u003cem\u003eRainbow Trap\u003c\/em\u003e documents how inclusive interventions, such as new legislation, revamped diversity policies, and tech fixes, have attempted to bring historically marginalised communities out of the shadows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYet, as part of the bargain, LGBTQ people need to locate themselves in an ever-growing list of classifications, categories, and labels to ‘make sense’ to the very systems they are seeking to access. This requirement to be classified catches LGBTQ communities in a rainbow trap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause when we look beyond the welcoming veneer of inclusive interventions, we uncover sorting processes that determine what LGBTQ lives are valued and what queer futures are possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47341053313260,"sku":"9781350429680","price":44.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5d59fc409b4260004aa0684b502dab40.jpg?v=1772190241"},{"product_id":"rainbow-trap-by-kevin-guyan-9781350631632","title":"Rainbow Trap","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRainbow Trap\u003c\/i\u003e reveals how the fight for LGBTQ equalities in the UK is shaped – and constrained – by the classifications we encounter every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking across six systems – the police and the recording of hate crimes; dating apps and digital desire; outness in the film and television industry; borders and LGBTQ asylum seekers; health and fitness activities; and DEI initiatives in the workplace – \u003ci\u003eRainbow Trap\u003c\/i\u003e documents how inclusive interventions – such as new legislation, revamped diversity policies and tech fixes – have attempted to bring historically marginalised communities out of the shadows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYet, as part of the bargain, LGBTQ people need to locate themselves in an ever-growing list of classifications, categories, and labels to ‘make sense’ to the very systems they are seeking to access. This requirement to be classified catches LGBTQ communities in a rainbow trap. Because when we look beyond the welcoming veneer of inclusive interventions, we uncover sorting processes that determine what LGBTQ lives are valued and what queer futures are possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47548202123500,"sku":"9781350631632","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/b65c6f863e50e144aa69c2173427a7f0.jpg?v=1776908436"},{"product_id":"queer-data-by-kevin-guyan-9781350230729","title":"Queer Data","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eData has never mattered more. Our lives are increasingly shaped by it and how it is defined, collected and used. But who counts in the collection, analysis and application of data?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis important book is the first to look at \u003cem\u003equeer data\u003c\/em\u003e – defined as data relating to gender, sex, sexual orientation and trans identity\/history. The author shows us how current data practices reflect an incomplete account of LGBTQ lives and helps us understand how data biases are used to delegitimise the everyday experiences of queer people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGuyan demonstrates why it is important to understand, collect and analyse queer data, the benefits and challenges involved in doing so, and how we might better use queer data in our work. Arming us with the tools for action, this book shows how greater knowledge about queer identities is instrumental in informing decisions about resource allocation, changes to legislation, access to services, representation and visibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47597554335980,"sku":"9781350230729","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3522ca4e62c0f64a8c1fa5dfb9df0c28.jpg?v=1778038196"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kevin-guyan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}