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Trygga - eller Tryggare - Rum? En kvalitativ Studie om Trygga Rum för HBTQ+ Personer

Fagerström, Keyla LU (2021) SOPA63 20202
School of Social Work
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the social concept of Safe Spaces from the point of view of LGBTQ+ peoples’ own opinions, critique and experiences. The method used was qualitative text analysis on 23 debate articles selected from Swedish media. These were analysed by way of applying Queer Theory, drawing mainly on Judith Butler, and the Theory of Freedom of Speech, drawing mainly on John Stuart Mill. The research questions focused on how Safe Spaces were described by the people using them, the necessity for these spaces and what positive and negative aspects were highlighted within the debates. The results show that Safe Spaces are considered to provide a place to explore one’s identity within a more inclusive environment, as well... (More)
The purpose of this study was to explore the social concept of Safe Spaces from the point of view of LGBTQ+ peoples’ own opinions, critique and experiences. The method used was qualitative text analysis on 23 debate articles selected from Swedish media. These were analysed by way of applying Queer Theory, drawing mainly on Judith Butler, and the Theory of Freedom of Speech, drawing mainly on John Stuart Mill. The research questions focused on how Safe Spaces were described by the people using them, the necessity for these spaces and what positive and negative aspects were highlighted within the debates. The results show that Safe Spaces are considered to provide a place to explore one’s identity within a more inclusive environment, as well as establishing close relationships with peers. These spaces are also emphasised as important ‘rooms for breathing’, as escapes from otherwise harsh and sometimes dangerous societal attitudes based on sexuality and gender norms. A risk that emerged was that Safe Spaces can work as a separating factor, disallowing differences in opinions, limiting freedom of speech and creating censorship of sorts. This was discussed particularly in relation to Safe Spaces in learning facilities, such as schools and universities. Another expressed aspect was that not all Safe Spaces are actually safe, but can instead be targets of hate crimes. The study concludes that Safe Spaces are often safer for LGBTQ+ people, but not necessarily entirely safe. The study also concludes that the complexity of societal sexuality and gender norms must be taken into consideration and be further explored in relation to the concept. (Less)
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author
Fagerström, Keyla LU
supervisor
organization
alternative title
Safe - or Safer - Spaces? - a Qualitative Study on Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Peoples’
course
SOPA63 20202
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
HBTQI, trygga rum, safe spaces, media, safety, identity, freedom of speech, LGBTQ
language
Swedish
id
9063886
date added to LUP
2021-09-03 12:17:02
date last changed
2021-09-03 12:17:02
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  abstract     = {{The purpose of this study was to explore the social concept of Safe Spaces from the point of view of LGBTQ+ peoples’ own opinions, critique and experiences. The method used was qualitative text analysis on 23 debate articles selected from Swedish media. These were analysed by way of applying Queer Theory, drawing mainly on Judith Butler, and the Theory of Freedom of Speech, drawing mainly on John Stuart Mill. The research questions focused on how Safe Spaces were described by the people using them, the necessity for these spaces and what positive and negative aspects were highlighted within the debates. The results show that Safe Spaces are considered to provide a place to explore one’s identity within a more inclusive environment, as well as establishing close relationships with peers. These spaces are also emphasised as important ‘rooms for breathing’, as escapes from otherwise harsh and sometimes dangerous societal attitudes based on sexuality and gender norms. A risk that emerged was that Safe Spaces can work as a separating factor, disallowing differences in opinions, limiting freedom of speech and creating censorship of sorts. This was discussed particularly in relation to Safe Spaces in learning facilities, such as schools and universities. Another expressed aspect was that not all Safe Spaces are actually safe, but can instead be targets of hate crimes. The study concludes that Safe Spaces are often safer for LGBTQ+ people, but not necessarily entirely safe. The study also concludes that the complexity of societal sexuality and gender norms must be taken into consideration and be further explored in relation to the concept.}},
  author       = {{Fagerström, Keyla}},
  language     = {{swe}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Trygga - eller Tryggare - Rum? En kvalitativ Studie om Trygga Rum för HBTQ+ Personer}},
  year         = {{2021}},
}