Diego García Rodríguez

Diego's area of expertise spans across the Sociology of Religion (Examining the role of religion in shaping individual identities and experiences, particularly within LGBTIQ+ communities); lived experiences of LGBTIQ+ individuals, paying particular attention to intersecting factors such as gender, sexuality, race, and religion; Refugee and Asylum Studies, including the experiences of LGBTIQ+ refugees and asylum seekers, including the challenges they encounter in accessing protection, rights, and support services. 

His research also aims to shed light on the experiences of LGBTIQ+ asylum seekers and refugees, particularly those who intersect with religious identities. By examining the role of religion in promoting queer liberation and its impact on asylum processes, his work challenges assumptions around the incompatibility of religion and non-normative genders and sexualities. This extends to understanding the complexities faced by LGBTIQ+ people seeking asylum refugees, including issues related to accommodation, employment, access to healthcare, and mental health support.