Claire Bennett – författare

This interdisciplinary book brings together debates within the field of sexuality, forced migration, sexual violence and refugee law (socio-legal). By using empirical data, the book seeks to explore why and how lesbians seek asylum in the UK and how this process impacts upon their social and sexual identity.

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