The Politics of Pride Events: Global and Local Challenges, Francesca Romana Ammaturo

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The Politics of Pride Events: Global and Local Challenges
Paperback – October 17, 2025
by Francesca Romana Ammaturo

Pride has become one of the most visible and influential symbols of LGBTQIA+ identity worldwide—but how it manifests, who it includes, and what it stands for varies dramatically across borders.

In The Politics of Pride Events, Francesca Romana Ammaturo offers a bold and essential exploration of the shifting meanings and contradictions of Pride in the 21st century. Drawing on decolonial theory and global case studies, Ammaturo examines how Pride functions both as a radical act of resistance and, at times, a symbol of corporate assimilation. The book interrogates key issues such as accessibility, grassroots activism, and environmental sustainability, especially in a post-pandemic world where visibility and inclusion take on new complexities.

From the bustling city streets of the Global North to the rural villages of the Global South, Pride’s forms and functions differ widely—but its underlying questions of liberation, community, and modernity remain universal. By introducing the concept of “Kaleidoscope Modernities,” Ammaturo reframes the global conversation on queer visibility and progress, revealing how Pride can both challenge and reproduce existing hierarchies.

This indispensable study is a must-read for anyone interested in LGBTQIA+ politics, cultural theory, and international activism. It is both a critique and a celebration—a reminder that Pride, at its best, continues to demand justice, inclusion, and transformation.