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Social Science Gay Studies

Under the Rainbow

A Primer on Queer Issues in Canada

by (author) Jeanette A. Auger & Kate Krug

Publisher
Fernwood Publishing
Initial publish date
Nov 2017
Category
Gay Studies, Lesbian Studies
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781773630601
    Publish Date
    Nov 2017
    List Price
    $42.00
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781552665855
    Publish Date
    Oct 2013
    List Price
    $42.00

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With contributions from Dayna B. Daniels & Judy Davidson, Valda Leighteizer and Ross Higgins

Under the Rainbow is a primer on the social and political history and the everyday practices and processes of living queer lives in Canada. Framed through a life-course perspective, this book provides an overview of the historical and contemporary issues in the lives of gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans and/or queer folk. The chapters in this text highlight the contributions of academics and community groups as well as individuals working on queer issues in Canada and focus primarily on contemporary Canadian material, introducing readers to topics such as law, history, health, education, youth, older persons, end of life decisions, social constructions of sexual identities, sports, transgender issues and issues experienced by lesbians and gay men living in Quebec.

About the authors

 

Jeanette A. Auger is a professor emeritus and adjunct professor in the Department of Sociology at Acadia University.

 

Jeanette A. Auger's profile page

 

Kate Krug is an assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology at Cape Breton University.

 

Kate Krug's profile page