*Global Gay* by Frédéric Martel provides a sweeping exploration of the globalization of LGBT rights. Traveling to over fifty countries, Martel documents the diverse experiences of activists and ordinary people, from a gay-friendly café in Jordan to a South African jurist involved in constitutional reform. He reveals how attitudes toward homosexuality vary, from China's social media spaces to Iran's unique gender dynamics, while also highlighting regions where gay rights face severe challenges, including countries where homosexuality is punishable by death.