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A thoughtful, compassionate look at how racism in Canadian GLBT communities affects gay men of color. Giwa highlights the strategies utilized by these resilient men in order to lead strong, effective lives. Racism and Gay Men of Color is required reading for scholars, students, and activists.
List of contents
Foreword by C. Winter Han
Introduction
Chapter 1:Contextual and Conceptual Foundations of Racism in Gay Men's Communities: The Racism-Health-Coping Connection
Chapter 2:Excavating Racism in Gay Men's Communities
Chapter 3:Sociospatial Contexts of Racism in Gay Men's Communities in Ottawa
Chapter 4:Causes and Factors Contributing to Racism in Gay Men's Communities in Ottawa
Chapter 5:Coping Strategies for Confronting Racism in Gay Men's Communities in Ottawa
Chapter 6:Coping Strategies: What Works and Does Not Work for Gay Men of Color?
Chapter 7:Weaving the Tales: Bringing It All Together
Conclusion: Addressing Racism in Gay Men's Communities: A Call to Action
About the author
Sulaimon Giwa, PhD, (he/him/his) is an associate professor and interim dean of social work at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. Sulaimon is a scholar-activist who self-identifies as Black, Muslim, and gay. He authored the 2022 book, Racism and Gay Men of Color: Living and Coping with Discrimination. David W. McIvor is assistant professor of political science at Colorado State University.
Summary
A thoughtful, compassionate look at how racism in Canadian GLBT communities affects gay men of color. Giwa highlights the strategies utilized by these resilient men in order to lead strong, effective lives. Racism and Gay Men of Color is required reading for scholars, students, and activists.
