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An Examination of Latinx LGBT Populations Across the United States

Intersections of Race and Sexuality

  • Explores and celebrates the diversity of LGBT Latinx populations

  • Offers insight into how the daily lives of these individuals are different from those of other LGBT people

  • Debunks various harmful misconceptions about the LGBT community as a whole

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
  2. Introduction

    • Antonio (Jay) Pastrana Jr, Juan Battle, Angelique Harris
    Pages 1-14
  3. Current Trends

    • Antonio (Jay) Pastrana Jr, Juan Battle, Angelique Harris
    Pages 15-22
  4. Coming Out and Being Out

    • Antonio (Jay) Pastrana Jr, Juan Battle, Angelique Harris
    Pages 23-31
  5. Religion and Spirituality

    • Antonio (Jay) Pastrana Jr, Juan Battle, Angelique Harris
    Pages 33-44
  6. Family Life

    • Antonio (Jay) Pastrana Jr, Juan Battle, Angelique Harris
    Pages 45-54
  7. The SJS Project: Phases of Research

    • Antonio (Jay) Pastrana Jr, Juan Battle, Angelique Harris
    Pages 55-62
  8. Back Matter

    Pages 63-65

About this book

This book utilizes personal narratives and survey data from over 1,100 respondents to explore the diversity of experiences across Latinx LGBT communities within the United States, including Puerto Rico. The authors document and celebrate many of the everyday strengths and strategies employed by this extraordinary population to navigate and negotiate their daily lives.

Keywords

  • LGBT
  • Trans
  • Bisexual
  • Lesbian
  • Gay
  • Latino
  • Latina
  • Latinx
  • Gender roles

Reviews

“This work and its two companion books on the Black and Asian and Pacific Islander LGBT populations make important contributions that advance the fields of race, sexuality, social justice, and their intersections.” (Patricia Hill Collins, Distinguished University Professor, University of Maryland, USA, and Charles Phelps Taft Emeritus Professor, University of Cincinnati, USA)

“Immerse yourself in this revealing book and say adiós to your misconceptions about LGBT people of Latin American origin living in the United States.” (Gloria González-López, Professor of Sociology, The University of Texas at Austin)

“This is a must-get book! Based on one of the largest samples of Latina/o LGBT people (in the United States, including Puerto Rico), this book challenges common stereotypes and expands our understanding of their lives.” (Marysol Asencio, Professor, Sociology and El Instituto:  Institute of Latina/o, Caribbean, and Latin American Studies, University of Connecticut-Storrs)

Authors and Affiliations

  • John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, New York, USA

    Antonio (Jay) Pastrana, Jr.

  • Graduate Center, City University of New York, New York, USA

    Juan Battle

  • Marquette University, Milwaukee, USA

    Angelique Harris

About the authors

Antonio (Jay) Pastrana, Jr. is an Associate Professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY, USA



Juan Battle is a Professor of Sociology at the Graduate Center, CUNY, USA
 
Angelique Harris is an Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for Gender and Sexualities Studies at Marquette University, USA


Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: An Examination of Latinx LGBT Populations Across the United States

  • Book Subtitle: Intersections of Race and Sexuality

  • Authors: Antonio (Jay) Pastrana, Jr., Juan Battle, Angelique Harris

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-56074-2

  • Publisher: Palgrave Pivot New York

  • eBook Packages: Social Sciences, Social Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2017

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-137-56073-5Published: 30 November 2015

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-137-56074-2Published: 22 December 2016

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: VIII, 65

  • Number of Illustrations: 19 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Gender Studies, Ethnology

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Buying options

eBook USD 39.99
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  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Hardcover Book USD 54.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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