“Queering” Soho: Contesting the borders of normative space in the neoliberal city
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McVeigh, J. and Karandinou, A. 2024. “Queering” Soho: Contesting the borders of normative space in the neoliberal city. Field. 9 (1), pp. 155-171. https://doi.org/10.62471/field.119
Authors | McVeigh, J. and Karandinou, A. |
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Abstract | In the context of the recent “black lives matter” and “me too” movements, the issue of inclusivity and diversity, identity, gender, race, “otherness”, is brought forth in many disciplines, architecture, academia, teaching and design practices. Although this is, of course, a positive progress, one needs to be mindful of the complexities and the potentially conflictual effects of a normalisation, especially if this dismisses or disallows space for further processes of disruption, or if this commodifies queer space, objectifies the other, and hence distances it further. In this context, this study reflects on the relationship between place, bodies, contested norms and social conventions, focusing on Soho, London as a case study, and on the associated evolution of queer spaces and narratives. It reflects upon the complex and shifting relationship between the visible/norm and the peripheral/deviant/hidden territories and their performative nature in the city. |
Journal | Field |
Journal citation | 9 (1), pp. 155-171 |
ISSN | 1755-0068 |
2753-3638 | |
Year | 2024 |
Publisher | School of Architecture, University of Sheffield |
Accepted author manuscript | License File Access Level Repository staff only |
Publisher's version | License File Access Level Anyone |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.62471/field.119 |
Publication dates | |
Online | 13 May 2024 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 07 Feb 2024 |
Deposited | 19 Mar 2024 |
Copyright holder | © 2024, The Authors |
https://repository.uel.ac.uk/item/8x716
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