An Examination of Asian and Pacific Islander LGBT Populations Across the United States

"This work and its two companion books on the Latinx and Black 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) "Ground-breaking in its scope, this report on Asian Pacific Islander LGBT people shatters stereotypes and presents intriguing insights into the lives and challenges of a large and diverse set of communities that still remain invisible to the mainstream." (Urvashi Vaid, Managing Director of The Vaid Group, a social innovation and strategy firm that works on global and domestic projects, thevaidgroup.com)

This book utilizes personal narratives and survey data from over 500 respondents to explore the diversity of experiences across Asian and Pacific Islander LGBT communities within the United States.This book utilizes personal narratives and survey data from over 500 respondents to explore the diversity of experiences across Asian and Pacific Islander LGBT communities within the United States. Additionally, the authors document and celebrate many of the everyday strengths and strategies employed by this extraordinary population to navigate and negotiate their daily lives.