Chapter Come si rende visibile l’omo-bi-transfobia? Nodi critici, sfide e riflessioni a partire da una ricerca empirica

Abstract

This contribution intends to reflect on the attempt by social research in Italy to put the spotlight on violence and discrimination against LGBT+ people. The analysis is mainly based on two recent empirical research works: the first focuses on the critical analysis of the discourse on homophobia in Italy, both in the scientific sphere and in the public debate; the second aims at investigating, with a mixed methods survey, violence and discrimination determined by sexual orientation and gender identity in Emilia-Romagna.