Queers Were Here
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Queers Were Here
By (Author) Robin Ganev
Edited by Richard Gilmour
Biblioasis
Biblioasis
27th September 2016
Canada
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Physical Properties
Paperback
224
Width 127mm, Height 203mm, Spine 7mm
Description
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 Canadas history and culture with fresh eyes.
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Were Here "There are flashes of greatness in this compendium ..."Literary Review of Canada "An absorbing and emotional historical document ..."Maisonneuve
