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Funny Gyal My Fight Against Homophobia in Jamaica 1st Edition by Angeline Jackson ISBN 9781459749207 1459749200

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Author(s): Angeline Jackson

Edition: 1

File Details: EPUB, 533 KB

Year: 2022

Language: english

SKU: EB-48773850 Category: Biography & Autobiography - Political Tag: Angeline Jackson

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ISBN 10: 1459749200
ISBN 13: 9781459749207
Author: Angeline Jackson

Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ+ Young Adult — 2022 Finalist “Instead of remaining silent, she chose to speak out … That’s the power of one person.” — Barack Obama The inspiring story of Angeline Jackson, who stood up to Jamaica’s oppression of queer youth to demand recognition and justice. When Angeline Jackson was a child, she wondered if there was something wrong with her for wanting to kiss the other girls. But as her sexuality blossomed in her teens, she knew she wouldn’t “grow out of it” and that her attraction to girls wasn’t against God. In fact, she discovered that same-sex relationships were depicted in the Bible, which she read devoutly, even if the tight-knit evangelical Christian community she grew up in believed any sexual relationship outside of marriage between a man and woman was a sin, and her society, Jamaica, criminalized homosexual sex. Angeline’s story begins with her traumatic experience of “corrective rape” when she is lured by an online predator, then traces her childhood through her sexual and spiritual awakening as a teen — falling in love, breaking up, coming out, and then being forced into conversion therapy. Sometimes dark, always threadbare and honest, Funny Gyal chronicles how Angeline’s faith deepens as a teenager, despite her parents’ conservative values and the strict Christian Jamaican society in which she lives, giving her the courage to challenge gender violence, rape culture, and oppression.

Funny Gyal My Fight Against Homophobia in Jamaica 1st Edition Table of contents:

Chapter 1: The Early Struggles
- Childhood in Jamaica: Navigating Identity
- The First Encounter with Homophobia
- Understanding the Fear and Rejection
Chapter 2: Coming to Terms with Myself
- Self-Discovery and Acceptance
- The Internal Battle: Coming Out to Myself
- The Pressure of Societal Expectations
Chapter 3: Homophobia in Jamaica: A Cultural Snapshot
- The Roots of Homophobia in Jamaican Society
- Religion, Politics, and Cultural Norms
- The Stigma of LGBTQ+ People in Jamaica
Chapter 4: Turning Pain into Power
- Transforming Personal Struggles into Advocacy
- Finding Strength in Community and Solidarity
- The Role of Humor in Coping with Rejection
Chapter 5: Fighting for Visibility
- Building Awareness of LGBTQ+ Issues in Jamaica
- My First Steps into Activism
- Using My Story to Break Barriers
Chapter 6: The Power of Humor in Advocacy
- Laughing Through the Pain: Using Comedy as a Tool
- Engaging Others with Humor to Fight Homophobia
- Challenges of Balancing Humor and Seriousness
Chapter 7: Reactions to My Activism
- Supporters, Allies, and Resistance
- Dealing with Backlash and Criticism
- The Emotional Toll of Activism
Chapter 8: Building Safe Spaces
- Creating a Supportive Environment for LGBTQ+ Youth
- Collaborating with Other Activists and Organizations
- The Need for More Safe Spaces in Jamaica
Chapter 9: Legal and Social Struggles
- The Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights in Jamaica
- Battling Laws and Policies That Perpetuate Discrimination
- The Global Conversation on Human Rights and Homophobia
Chapter 10: The Role of Allies in the Struggle
- The Importance of Non-LGBTQ+ Allies in the Fight
- How Allies Can Make a Difference in the Fight Against Homophobia
- Stories of Solidarity from Unexpected Places
Chapter 11: A Path Toward Change
- Progress in the Jamaican LGBTQ+ Community
- What Needs to Change: A Call to Action
- The Role of Young People in Shaping the Future