For institutions, the diversity tick box is all the rage – but it really shouldn’t be. Kevin Guyan, author of Queer Data, reflects on the problem with upholding numerical diversity as a fix-all to inequality and oppression.
Author Archives: Kevin Guyan
Imagined solutions to non-binary exclusion
The Scottish Government’s formation of a Working Group to examine ‘problems’ that impact non-binary people is a step in the right direction but might not go far enough.
QUEER DATA at Bloomsbury Publishing
For 2022 Pride month, I shared themes from QUEER DATA with Bloomsbury Publishing’s LGBTQ+ Network. My talk explored the limitations (and potential harms) of current approaches to equality, diversity and inclusion in the publishing industry.
Opening statement on the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill
Evidence session of the Scottish Parliament’s Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee, 7 June 2022.
Kevin Guyan 