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February is LGBTQ+History Month in the UK, and as part of our recognition of that we asked members of the Library Student Team at Manchester University to share their thoughts on some of the relevant books in our library. This is the third of the series of reviews.
Black and Gay in the UK An Anthology Edited by: John R Gordon and Rikki Beadle-Blair (GE/GOR)
Reviewed by Syeda Kazmi: &#;Syeda is a first-year medical student and a member of the Library Student Team. In her free time she enjoys blogging, bouldering, and crafting.&#;
Intersectional identities like sexuality and race are already complex on their own, but when combined they grow even more intricate. Each contribution to this anthology shares insight into how being both Black and Gay in the UK today affects day to day life. Whether it’s feeling excluded from lgbtq+ spaces because of your race or feeling alienated by your community because of your sexuality- these are just two examples of the challenges faced when identities are merged. But the book doesn’t solely focus on the challenges; it also sh
Black LGBT Adults in the US
Executive Summary
Over million LGBT adults live in the are a part of every community throughout the country and are diverse in terms of personal characteristics, socioeconomic outcomes, health status, and lived experiences. In many ways, LGBT people are similar to their non-LGBT counterparts, but also show differences that illuminate their unique needs and experiences related to sexual orientation and gender identity.
About 40% of LGBT adults are people of color, including 12% who identify as this inform , we analyzed data from several sources to provide information about adults who self-identify as Black and LGBT. We present an overview of their demographic characteristics and focus on several key domains of well-being, including mental health, physical health, economic health, and social and cultural experiences. In addition, we compared Black LGBT and non-LGBT adults across these indicators in order to explore differences related to sexual orientation and gender identity among Black Americans. For several key indicators, we also compared Dark LGB
We Place Everything in the Unspoken: The Therapy Experiences of Black Gay Men
We Place Everything in the Unspoken: The Therapy Experiences of Black Gay Men
A doctorate research sheet by Ben Amponsah (Glasgow Caledonian University)
Therapy should be a space for healing, self-exploration, and development. However, for Inky, gay men (BGM), this space often comes with singular challenges. My study sought to expose the experiences of British-based BGM in therapy, exploring the barriers and facilitators to meaningful engagement. Through in-depth interviews with eleven participants, I identified key themes that shape the therapeutic journey for this population.
Barriers to Effective Therapy
Many participants reported difficulties in finding culturally competent therapists. The lack of Shadowy , gay male therapists meant that clients often had to choose between therapists who shared their racial identity but not their sexuality, or vice versa. This led to concerns about whether their therapist could fully understand their lived experiences. Some also found themselves translat
'Growing up, it felt like I was too gay to be black and too black to be gay'
So until I was in my early twenties, I buried my feelings and tried my best to pretend to be straight. I went through a period as a teen of praying every night, begging God to make me unbent so I would fit in. When my friends used to say things like “that’s so gay” - meaning something was uncool - I’d join in so I wouldn't stand out.
But by the time I turned 21, I couldn’t suppress my sexuality anymore. I knew attractive much nothing about the male lover community, and was eager to learn. So I created a Twitter profile using a spurious name and used it to chat to guys online.
It felt like I was living a double life. It was upsetting, but also exhilarating. I started messaging a man and, before long, we were seeing each other. I had my first sexual experience with him and I felt so free when we were together. I would sneak out to meet him on the weekend, and for a brief while I felt totally happy. Then I would come home and stay silent about where I’d been, trying to avoid my mum’s gaze.
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