25 years since the conception of the ‘24-hour city’ and the subsequent birth of the ‘night time ... more 25 years since the conception of the ‘24-hour city’ and the subsequent birth of the ‘night time economy’ in academic literature and policy, this study investigates the impact of the night time economy on a London borough. Through interviews with a cross section of stakeholders about their experiences of the night time economy and its management, the research finds that more needs to be done to effectively balance the needs of different groups. This study suggests that the night time economy is seen as an important asset to many both economically and culturally, but that many practical issues still remain. Changes to regulation and management of the NTE are necessary to fully recognise its potential.
This study is an exploration of the romance narratives of 5 young gay men in Manchester. Using se... more This study is an exploration of the romance narratives of 5 young gay men in Manchester. Using semi-structured interviews to elucidate narratives this study asked respondents about their previous romantic relationships and understandings of media representations of gay men. They presented narratives which were critical of gay culture and the assumed practices of other gay men suggesting they wished to be disassociated with them but in recounting them actively reproduced these narratives. I suggest that this is indicative of a narrative instability within gay culture where gay men are forced to pick and choose narratives to explain their lives, but these are often unstable.
25 years since the conception of the ‘24-hour city’ and the subsequent birth of the ‘night time ... more 25 years since the conception of the ‘24-hour city’ and the subsequent birth of the ‘night time economy’ in academic literature and policy, this study investigates the impact of the night time economy on a London borough. Through interviews with a cross section of stakeholders about their experiences of the night time economy and its management, the research finds that more needs to be done to effectively balance the needs of different groups. This study suggests that the night time economy is seen as an important asset to many both economically and culturally, but that many practical issues still remain. Changes to regulation and management of the NTE are necessary to fully recognise its potential.
This study is an exploration of the romance narratives of 5 young gay men in Manchester. Using se... more This study is an exploration of the romance narratives of 5 young gay men in Manchester. Using semi-structured interviews to elucidate narratives this study asked respondents about their previous romantic relationships and understandings of media representations of gay men. They presented narratives which were critical of gay culture and the assumed practices of other gay men suggesting they wished to be disassociated with them but in recounting them actively reproduced these narratives. I suggest that this is indicative of a narrative instability within gay culture where gay men are forced to pick and choose narratives to explain their lives, but these are often unstable.
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