This immersive accessible and thought-provoking book takes the reader on a journey to explore
the pros and cons the myths and realities of life for LGBTQ+ people today. Shortlisted for
the Polari First Book Prize 2020 'Eloquent empathetic and passionate this book will not
just resonate with a new generation of queer people but with all those who seek to be their
allies. A brilliant book.' - Owen Jones author of The Establishment Today the options and
freedoms on offer to LGBTQ+ people living in the West are greater than ever before. But is
same-sex marriage improved media visibility and corporate endorsement all it's cracked up to
be? At what cost does this acceptance come? And who is getting left behind particularly in
parts of the world where LGBTQ+ rights aren't so advanced? Combining intrepid journalism with
her own personal experience in Queer Intentions Amelia Abraham searches for the answers to
these urgent challenges as well as the broader question of what it means to be queer right
now. With curiosity good humour and disarming openness Amelia takes the reader on a
thought-provoking and entertaining journey. Join her as she cries at the first same-sex
marriage in Britain loses herself in the world's biggest drag convention in L.A. marches at
Pride parades across Europe visits both a transgender model agency and the Anti-Violence
Project in New York to understand the extremes of trans life today parties in the clubs of
Turkey's underground LGBTQ+ scene and meets a genderless family in progressive Stockholm. 'A
landmark exploration into what it means to be queer today' - DAZED
