GLQ

GLQ is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Duke University Press. Established in 1993, it focuses on lesbian and gay studies and queer theory. The journal's full title is GLQ: A Journal of Lesbian and Gay Studies. It adopts an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on literature, cultural studies, history, sociology, anthropology, and political theory to explore sexuality and gender.

GLQ publishes scholarly articles, theoretical essays, interviews, and book reviews that examine sexuality, gender, identity, representation, and queer politics. Its scope includes cultural production, law and policy, history, and social movements, with attention to both theoretical debates and empirical case studies. The journal welcomes international authors and cross-disciplinary perspectives.

Over its three decades, GLQ has been influential in shaping queer theory and LGBTQ studies. It has provided a platform for contentious debates and innovative methodologies, contributing to academic discourse and, by extension, public conversations about sexuality and rights.

Access and publication: GLQ is available in print and online through Duke University Press. It maintains a rigorous peer-review process and an editorial board drawn from multiple disciplines and countries, ensuring scholarly standards and a broad range of viewpoints.