Tensions and Challenges in the Politics of Pride Events

Abstract

While Pride Events have become a recognisable staple of LGBTIQA+ movements across the globe, challenges arise in relation to the organisation, part-taking, and support for these events. Controversies surrounding the organisation of Pride Events, include issues relating to their commercialisation and commodification (Conway, 2022; Domínguez Ruiz, 2019), the de-politicisation of these events in favour of more ‘party-like’ events (Browne, 2007; Markwell and Waitt, 2009), their co-optation within other political projects (Ammaturo, 2016; Mikuš, 2011; Slootmaeckers, 2017), as well as rifts regarding the representation of marginalised groups within these events such as QTIPOC, trans people, disabled people, migrants, etc (Barrientos et al., 2010; Greensmith and Giwa, 2013; Radoman, 2016; Scott, 2017). This panel explores some of these tensions and challenges, trying to understand how LGBTQIA+ movements address issues, create alliances, and overcome challenges.

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