Descripción del curso

This course aims to explore demographic techniques and their impact from a queer perspective. Throughout the course, we will introduce concepts and definitions related to queer studies, delving into the lived experiences of the LGBTQ+ population and how these experiences can enrich researchers in their studies. We will critically examine the challenges posed by the sex binary and heteronormative assumptions prevalent in traditional demographic theories and methods. Additionally, we will explore widely used measurements in representative surveys and censuses that go beyond these limitations. Towards the end of the course, a workshop will be conducted to provide participants with hands-on experience in applying these critiques to their own research and projects.

Contenido

• An introduction to concepts and definitions related to gender, sexual identity and orientation.
• Measurement, queer data and available representative surveys and censuses.
• State of the art: Mental health, education, labour market, family formation.
• Queer and Feminist Demography.
• Workshop: how to apply on you own project (or future projects).

Público objetivo del curso

The course will be useful to starting researchers (PhD and Master Students), as well as advanced researchers looking for tools and an adequate framework to develop a comprehensive understanding of this topic, very much in need in our evolving societies.

Formación y equipamiento requerido

Basic knowledge of feminist and queer theories will be helpful.