Kevin Guyan
Researcher and writer based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Works at the University of Edinburgh as a Chancellor's Fellow and directs the University's Gender and Sexuality Data Lab.
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Jul 5, 2025 • 55min
Kevin Guyan, "Rainbow Trap: Queer Lives, Classifications and the Dangers of Inclusion" (Bloomsbury, 2025)
In this engaging conversation, Kevin Guyan, a researcher from the University of Edinburgh, unpacks themes from his upcoming book, revealing how LGBTQ equality in the UK is constrained by societal classifications. He dives into the 'rainbow trap,' highlighting the tension between demand for inclusion and the necessity of fitting into categorizing systems. Topics include the impact of algorithms on dating apps, the portrayal of queer lives in film and TV, and the complexities of trans representation in sports, all advocating for more nuanced understandings of identity.
Jul 5, 2025 • 55min
Kevin Guyan, "Rainbow Trap: Queer Lives, Classifications and the Dangers of Inclusion" (Bloomsbury, 2025)
Kevin Guyan, a researcher and Chancellor's Fellow at the University of Edinburgh, dives deep into the complexities of LGBTQ inclusion in his latest book. He discusses how everyday classifications shape queer identities and the constraints they impose on marginalized communities. The conversation explores the superficiality of corporate inclusivity claims, the tensions in dating apps, the impact of representation in film, and future directions in queer studies. Guyan advocates for breaking free from restrictive labels to envision a more inclusive future.
