Queers Were Here

by Robin Ganev (Editor), Richard Gilmour (Editor)

Overview

In the twenty-first century, Canada has a reputation for being one of the most gay friendly nations on earth, a pioneer in legalizing same-sex marriage and home to enormously popular Pride parades. Yet Canada was not always so hospitable to its gay and lesbian citizens. Homosexuality was only decriminalized in Canada in 1969 and remained socially stigmatized for many years.

Queers Were Here will tell personal stories to illuminate the enormous social changes that have transformed sexuality in Canada. A celebration of queer identity, this book will look back in order to look forward. The book will appeal not only to GLBT audiences but also to anyone who wants to re-examine Canada's history and culture with fresh eyes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781771960878
Publisher:	Biblioasis
Publication date:	06/21/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	7 MB

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Queers Were Here

"There are flashes of greatness in this compendium ..."—Literary Review of Canada

"An absorbing and emotional historical document ..."—Maisonneuve

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