The work of social and behavioral scientists plays a key role in deepening our understanding of current issues in the LGBTQIA+ community, while also helping to create policies and practices to advance equity.
Sage’s commitment to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and to learn — and share — is ongoing and an important part of our overall DEI commitment. Here you’ll find a range of free resources for educators, students, activists, and researchers to raise awareness and support diversity in publishing, higher education, and in wider society.
LGBTQIA+ research
Free, peer-reviewed articles and research
This collection of research, videos, and books explores Queer Theory, Gender Identity, Intersectionality, Sexual Orientation, and more.
Explore, share, shape
Insight from Social Science Space
During LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, Social Science Space highlights and honors research on these topics and researchers from these communities.
Teach, talk, learn
Resources for students, professors, and researchers
In these webinars, panelists provide insight on how educators, universities, and researchers can better ensure all identities are represented and considered.
Advocating for social justice
What is Sage doing?
See how Sage is working to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) both within our publishing and our organization.
Watch our Pride 2022 webinar
Expressions of LGBTQIA+ Joy: Celebrations in self, community, media & art
With expertise from diverse perspectives, panelists discussed the vital role that self, community, art, and media play for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. The panel was moderated by Gemma Ware from The Conversation and she was joined by panelists Jacob Bloomfield, Rosie Nelson, Julian Kevon Glover, and Jonathan F. Alexander.
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Further resources
Sage publishes first-in-field Encyclopedia of Trans Studies
The Sage Encyclopedia of Trans Studies was published in June 2021 with the aim to define the scope of transgender studies and how it has grown as a field of study over the past several decades.
Since then, it has been recognized by Publishers Weekly as the first encyclopedia of its kind, by Library Journal as one of best reference books for the social sciences, and was recently awarded the 2022 Distinguished Book Award from APA’s 44th Division.
Pride Month 2022
Pride Month is a time to acknowledge and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. In this post, learn about recent company news, find free resources, and sign up for our Pride event on Expressions of LGBTQIA+ Joy.
LGBTQIA+ History: Law Breakers and Society Shakers
Sage, in collaboration with The Conversation and the Campaign for Social Science, hosted an exciting panel event to celebrate LGBTQIA+ History Month in the UK.
Queer & Trans Perspectives in Academia
For 2021 Pride, SAGE hosted a panel discussing the importance of LGBTQ+ narratives in academia. During the discussion, panelists explored how queer methodology can positively disrupt the social sciences and higher education in general.
The State of Trans Studies in the 2020s
With the publication of The SAGE Encyclopedia of Trans Studies, a timely question is, what is the state of trans studies now and in the future? In this event, a panel of leading scholars in the field discussed this topic.
How to Decolonize and Decisnormatize Curricula
Dr. Marni A. Brown, Associate Professor of Sociology at Georgia Gwinnett College, Stephanie A. Jirard, Professor of Criminal Justice at Shippensburg University, and Dr. Genny Beemyn, director of the University of Massachusetts Stonewall Center hold a wide-ranging conversation with moderator Dr. Gávi Ansara on the panelists own journeys and how they have worked to decolonize and decisnormatize the higher education system.
Trans Rights Priorities for the Biden Administration
A new presidential administration that is supportive of trans rights provides opportunities to make further progress on addressing discrimination and violence against trans people. This event looked at how trans leaders are hoping to make gains during the Biden administration.
Why We Share Our Pronouns
Two SAGE employees, Bali Birch-Lee and Sam Perkins, discuss why sharing your pronouns can aid in destigmatization and normalization of living beyond the gender binary, minimize misgendering, and help to end gendered assumptions. They share specific guidance for Sage employees, a short guide to pronouncing more commonly used ones, and further resources on the topic.
Research Readings for Pride Month
Methodspace has released a list for Pride Month to provide researchers with readings that might fit their methods curriculum, or help new researchers craft their own studies. The Reading List contains a number of research cases, which are ideal for use in an instructional setting. These unique cases also offer candid first-hand discussions of the whole experience - including ways the researchers dealt with problems and obstacles.
LGBTQIA+ History Month UK
For LGBTQIA+ History Month in the UK, we curated a list of important books and articles, which are free to access, as a starting point to the discussion, and encourage you to read, share and learn from this content.
Recognizing the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
To acknowledge the day’s aim and purpose, we curated a list of resources as a starting point to provide an opportunity to act and engage in dialogue with the media, policymakers, public opinion, and wider civil society.