Rogue Shark Bites and LGBTQ Lobbying: The Work of Dr. Christopher Pepin-Neff
Table of Contents
Introduction
Investigating Shark Bite Policies
The Rise of "Shark Attack" Discourse
Emotions Driving Policy
Little Public Support for Lethal Policies
Analyzing LGBTQ Lobbying
Mainstream vs. Intersectional Approaches
Serving LGBTQ Interests
Value for Researchers and Activists
Ongoing Examinations of Emotion in Policymaking
Introduction
Dr. Christopher Pepin-Neff is a public policy researcher and lecturer at the University of Sydney known for analyzing emotional issues like LGBTQ rights and shark attack policies.
Investigating Shark Bite Policies
The Rise of "Shark Attack" Discourse
Pepin-Neff argues the fear of shark "attacks" exemplifies emotions overriding evidence in policymaking. Media sensationalism exacerbates isolated tragedies.
Emotions Driving Policy
His research shows shark bite policies are often based on portraying sharks as "enemies" despite scientific evidence showing bites are accidents.
Little Public Support for Lethal Policies
Pepin-Neff finds minimal public support for lethal shark control policies, which seem to serve political opportunism more than public safety.
Analyzing LGBTQ Lobbying
Mainstream vs. Intersectional Approaches
Pepin-Neff distinguishes between mainstream LGBTQ lobbying advancing heteronormative ideals and intersectional lobbying challenging institutions.
Serving LGBTQ Interests
He argues mainstream gay lobbying fails to address structural oppression and power dynamics that harm queer and trans people.
Value for Researchers and Activists
His analysis provides insights for LGBTQ studies, politics, and activism on effective lobbying strategies.
Ongoing Examinations of Emotion in Policymaking
Through his career, Dr. Pepin-Neff's research uniquely dissects how emotions influence public policy both productively and problematically. His work enlightens pathways to develop evidence-based policies serving social justice.
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