Local government policies on sexual and gender diversity in Spain. Experiences from Alt Empordà

Datos Bibliográficos

ID6301923
AutoresJ A Langarita Adiego (0000-0002-7911-3109, Universitat de Girona, autor de correspondencia), Jordi Mas Grau (0000-0002-3414-9335, Universitat de Girona), Maria Pilar Albertín Carbò (0000-0001-6995-509X, Universitat de Girona)
Año2023
Volumen49
Número3
Páginas451-470
Fecha de publicación2023-05-04
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessNo
TipoARTICLE
RevistaLocal Government Studies (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0300-3930 • E-ISSN: 1743-9388
EditorialInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/03003930.2021.1932480
OpenAlexW3168155299
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas6
Referencias citadas19

In recent years, local government administrations in Spain have strengthened their commitment to putting into effect policies that favour the well-being of LGBTQ+ people. This has happened not only in large cities, but in small rural municipalities as well. Based on the discourses, representations and practices of professionals in health and social services, this article is organised around two interrelated axes of analysis. First, we assess the extent of knowledge regarding public policies among professionals and LGBTQ+ people. And second, we examine the rural area as a specific setting for the application of LGBTQ+ policies. This leads us to the conclusion that such legal changes are important but not sufficient in themselves to ensure the well-being of LGBTQ+ people. Moreover, LGBTQ+ policies need to consider local contexts and avoid transferring the rationale of the big city into rural environments

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