Local Dynamics of Intersectional Stigma for Black LGBTQ People in Montreal, Quebec
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3665729 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Darius Scott (0000-0003-4439-6564, McGill University, corresponding author), Eric Bird (0000-0003-3746-9470, McGill University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 72 |
| Issue | 9 |
| Pages | 1789-1807 |
| Publication date | 2025-07-29 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Homosexuality (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0091-8369 • E-ISSN: 1540-3602 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00918369.2024.2392681 |
| PMID | 39158504 |
| OpenAlex | W4401699460 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 42 |
Much academic literature on intersectional stigma is limited by a focus on relatively static and "universal" identity traits, such as ethnicity, gender, and sexuality. This paper addresses local dynamics of intersectional stigma for Black LGBTQ people in Montreal, QC, Canada. Findings draw from fourteen semi-structured, virtual interviews with key informants providing critical services to Black LGBTQ people living in Montreal. Findings suggest intersectional stigmatization via social identity and local power dynamics converge. Specifically, language and immigration are two domains determining intersectional stigma challenges and ameliorative opportunities for Black LGBTQ people in the city. Specific immigration-related challenges included (1) insecurity (e.g. concerning Canadian residency), (2) barriers to resource access (e.g. social and legal services), and (3) stressful identity challenges. Specific language issues included (1) Francophone limitations for expressing gender and sexual diversity and (2) exclusionary linguistic divisions (i.e. Franco/Anglo, Franco/non-Franco, and Western/non-Western). Local, place-based power inequities may determine black LGBTQ experiences of intersectional stigma
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| Highly cited | No |