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Identity, Refugeeness, Belonging: Experiences of Sexual Minority Refugees in Canada

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In this paper, the results of a qualitative community-based research project on the intersectional experiences of sexual minority refugees living in Canada were explored, focusing on the themes of identity, refugeeness, and belonging.
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This article explores the results of a qualitative community-based research project on the intersectional experiences of sexual minority refugees living in Canada. Undertaken between 2008 and 2010, this study examines sexual minority refugees' multifaceted experiences of migration, the refugee determination process, and settlement. Through an analysis of the interrelated themes of identity, refugeeness, and belonging, we hope to further investigate the ways in which Canadian refugee policies, social institutions, and dominant discourses contribute to the sociopolitical construction of sexual minority refugees. We conclude with an exploration of strategies for increasing protection of sexual minority refugees in Canada.

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