Pride events: between the global and the local

• Florence School of Transnational Governance

In this event, Dr. Francesca Romana Ammaturo will be discussing her recently published book titled 'The Politics of Pride Events: Global and Local Challenges' which addresses the complex and ever-changing landscape of LGBTQIA+ activism at a global level in relation to the organisation of Pride events. This book is based on primary research conducted with sixty Pride organisers from 29 different countries around the world, and raises questions in relation to the grassroots politics of Pride events, the commercialisation of LGBTQIA+ activism, as well as issues relating to disability justice and environmental sustainability of big and small Pride Events around the globe.

Pride events have become a powerful global symbol of LGBTQIA+ visibility, celebrated in settings ranging from urban centres to remote villages across the Global North and South.

Drawing on decolonial theories, Francesca Ammaturo's work examines the complex relationship between Pride and modernity while addressing pressing issues such as accessibility, grassroots activism and environmental sustainability in a post-pandemic era. Challenging Eurocentric narratives of progress, modernity and human rights, she introduces the concept of ‘Kaleidoscope Modernities’ to reveal the diverse meanings Pride embodies worldwide.

Join the Queer and Feminist Studies Working Group in a conversation with Francesca Ammaturo on her latest work. 

Unfortunately, due to the limited number of seats available, they will be reserved for EUI members. Non-EUI members are more than welcome to take part in the event online.

For any further information, please contact queerwg@eui.eu.