Wellness Collection

Here a range of voices of those closely involved in the process of change for lesbians and gays in Ireland engage with the shifts in Irish society and politics. Each writer reflects on their work in the community and envisions what the future holds for lesbian and gay citizens in the Republic.

'Excellent' KATE BORNSTEIN 'The compassionate, accessible manual the world has been waiting for' LAURIE PENNY Have you ever questioned your own gender identity? Do you know somebody who is transgender or who identifies as non-binary? Do you ever feel confused when people talk about gender diversity? This down-to-earth guide is for anybody who wants to know more about gender, from its biology, history and sociology, to how it plays a role in our relationships and interactions with family, friends, partners and strangers. It looks at practical ways people can express their own gender, and will help you to understand people whose gender might be different from your own. With activities and points for reflection throughout, this book will help people of all genders engage with gender diversity and explore the ideas in the book in relation to their own lived experiences.

This is a study of gay and lesbian tourism from, primarily, a marketing perspective but it also examines how marketing activity engages with and affects social issues relating to homosexuality. It includes an overview of the nature of homosexuality and relevant issues that bear upon tourism and marketing. Content includes holiday profiles of both gay men and lesbians; supply of related holiday products; popular and non-popular destinations; tour operators and accommodation provision; tourism and sex and sexually transmitted infections; barriers and inhibitors to choice including host reactions; appropriate marketing strategies. The book locates gay and lesbian tourism and holiday marketing within a context of current issues such as citizenship, identity and consumerism, political activity and distraction, and contested space and de-gaying.