Sem (BA/MEd) LGBTQ* Individuals in Contemporary Politics
Dozent:innen: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Lucas Constantin WurthmannKurzname: Sem LGBTQ
Kurstyp: Seminar
Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches
Wer in der ersten Sitzung unentschuldigt fehlt, verliert den Anspruch auf den Seminarplatz (Entschuldigung per Mail an Dozent*in ist ausreichend, kein ärztliches Attest erforderlich).Bereich: AVPS
Gültig für folgende vom Institut angebotenen Studiengänge:
- BA Politikwissenschaft (Aufbaumodul 2 und 3)
- MEd Sozialkunde (Modul Fachwissenschaftliche Vertiefung)
Inhalt
This seminar examines the political behaviour, attitudes, and representation of LGBTQ* individuals in contemporary democracies. Although sexual and gender minorities make up a sizeable part of many Western societies, their political engagement, preferences, and experiences of representation have long remained marginal in mainstream political science. Drawing on recent scholarship in political behaviour, representation, and social identity theory, the seminar provides an integrated overview of the theoretical foundations and empirical patterns that shape LGBTQ* politics today.The course is organised into six thematic blocks. We begin by introducing the historical development and foundations of LGBTQ* movements, establishing the conceptual groundwork for the seminar. We then turn to theoretical perspectives that explain how sexual and gender identities become politically salient and how political attitudes vary within and across LGBTQ* groups. This includes discussions of social identity theory, sexuality and gender gaps, and questions of internal belonging and external prejudice.
Building on these foundations, the seminar explores forms of political participation among LGBTQ* individuals. We analyse visibility politics through Prides and symbols, patterns of turnout and protest, and the conditions under which discrimination motivates political action. We also examine LGBTQ* voting behaviour and consider factors that structure electoral preferences across different contexts.
During a hands-on session, students will become familiar with the Chapel Hill Expert Survey (CHES) and use it to independently explore party position data and analyse how party competition relates to LGBTQ* issues. Building on these insights, they will develop an Instagram-story-based campaign that communicates European parties’ positions on LGBTQ* rights.
The final part of the seminar focuses on LGBTQ* elites. We study openly LGBTQ* individuals running for office, the perceptions and self-perceptions of queer candidates, and the extent to which LGBTQ* officeholders contribute to symbolic or substantive representation.
Termine
| Datum (Wochentag) | Zeit | Ort |
|---|---|---|
| 16.04.2026 (Donnerstag) | 18:15 - 19:45 | 02 601 Seminarraum 1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi) |
| 23.04.2026 (Donnerstag) | 18:15 - 19:45 | 02 601 Seminarraum 1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi) |
| 30.04.2026 (Donnerstag) | 18:15 - 19:45 | 02 601 Seminarraum 1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi) |
| 07.05.2026 (Donnerstag) | 18:15 - 19:45 | 02 601 Seminarraum 1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi) |
| 21.05.2026 (Donnerstag) | 18:15 - 19:45 | 02 601 Seminarraum 1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi) |
| 28.05.2026 (Donnerstag) | 18:15 - 19:45 | 02 601 Seminarraum 1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi) |
| 11.06.2026 (Donnerstag) | 18:15 - 19:45 | 02 601 Seminarraum 1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi) |
| 18.06.2026 (Donnerstag) | 18:15 - 19:45 | 02 601 Seminarraum 1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi) |
| 25.06.2026 (Donnerstag) | 18:15 - 19:45 | 02 601 Seminarraum 1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi) |
| 02.07.2026 (Donnerstag) | 18:15 - 19:45 | 02 601 Seminarraum 1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi) |
| 09.07.2026 (Donnerstag) | 18:15 - 19:45 | 02 601 Seminarraum 1137 - Georg-Forster-Gebäude (Sowi) |