Synopsis

By combining autobiographical accounts with qualitative and quantitative research on queer students of different racial backgrounds, the essays collected here not only trouble the ways we think about the intersections of race and sexuality, they also offer theoretical insights and educational strategies to educators committed to bringing about change.

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Nineteen essays examine the relations between race and sexuality, developing the theories of each and offering educational strategies for promoting change. Featuring autobiographical accounts, qualitative research, and quantitative studies, this collection brings attention to the experiences of queer students from a variety of racial backgrounds. Topics include objectification, fitting in, negotiated identities, community efforts, multicultural education, anti-oppression strategies, feminism, and anti-racist pedagogy. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)