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.
