Book Review: Working-Class Queers: Time, Place and Politics by Yvette Taylor

Abstract:

“Working-Class Queers: Time, Place and Politics” by Yvette Taylor is a monograph that focuses on the experiences of queer individuals from working-class backgrounds. The book draws on 20 years of empirical research conducted in the United Kingdom, including interviews with over 250 LGBTQ+ people. It explores a wide range of topics, such as working-class lesbians, queer parenting, religion, and queer youth. The book also examines the impact of crises like the global recession, austerity measures, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the cost of living crisis on working-class queer communities. It challenges the idea of a singular working-class queer experience and emphasizes the importance of recognizing and valuing diverse perspectives.