About the book
Finalist for the 2018 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award in the LGBT category
Around the world, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people continue to be threatened, attacked, arrested, tortured, and sometimes executed just for being sexual or gender minorities. Since the final months of the Clinton administration, agencies and officials of the US government have been engaging in programs and projects whose stated purposes are to serve goals of justice and equity for LGBTQ people outside the United States. Because We Are Human gives readers an inside look at US sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) human rights assistance programs. Cynthia Burack explores settings where indigenous and transnational human rights advocates meet to fund and strategize SOGI human rights movements. This book also examines key arguments against these programs, policies, and interventions that originate on both the conservative right and the progressive academic left. Burack ultimately recommends support for a US commitment to SOGI human rights and programs that serve the needs of LGBTQ people.
\"Thorough and thought-provoking … In Because We Are Human, Cynthia Burack's insights help to shape a smart, comprehensive picture of US involvement in the global fight for LGBTQ rights.\" — Foreword Reviews
Editions of Because We Are Human
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781438470139
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781438470146
- PDF
- ISBN 9781438470153
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Finalist for the 2018 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award in the LGBT category
Around the world, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people continue to be threatened, attacked, arrested, tortured, and sometimes executed just for being sexual or gender minorities. Since the final months of the Clinton administration, agencies and officials of the US government have been engaging in programs and projects whose stated purposes are to serve goals of justice and equity for LGBTQ people outside the United States. Because We Are Human gives readers an inside look at US sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) human rights assistance programs. Cynthia Burack explores settings where indigenous and transnational human rights advocates meet to fund and strategize SOGI human rights movements. This book also examines key arguments against these programs, policies, and interventions that originate on both the conservative right and the progressive academic left. Burack ultimately recommends support for a US commitment to SOGI human rights and programs that serve the needs of LGBTQ people.
\"Thorough and thought-provoking … In Because We Are Human, Cynthia Burack's insights help to shape a smart, comprehensive picture of US involvement in the global fight for LGBTQ rights.\" — Foreword Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Because We Are Human about?
Finalist for the 2018 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award in the LGBT category
Around the world, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people continue to be threatened, attacked, arrested, tortured, and sometimes executed just for being sexual or gender minorities. Since the final months of the Clinton administration, agencies and officials of the US government have been engaging in programs and projects whose stated purposes are to serve goals of justice and equity for LGBTQ people outside the United States. Because We Are Human gives readers an inside look at US sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) human rights assistance programs. Cynthia Burack explores settings where indigenous and transnational human rights advocates meet to fund and strategize SOGI human rights movements. This book also examines key arguments against these programs, policies, and interventions that originate on both the conservative right and the progressive academic left. Burack ultimately recommends support for a US commitment to SOGI human rights and programs that serve the needs of LGBTQ people.
\"Thorough and thought-provoking … In Because We Are Human, Cynthia Burack's insights help to shape a smart, comprehensive picture of US involvement in the global fight for LGBTQ rights.\" — Foreword Reviews
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Because We Are Human?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social groups, communities and identities > LGBTQIA+ Studies / topics
Where can I read a sample of Because We Are Human?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781438470139
How long is Because We Are Human and how many pages does it have?
Because We Are Human has 294 page(s)
Is Because We Are Human part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Queer Politics and Cultures
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Because We Are Human?
Cynthia Burack
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Because We Are Human is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781438470139) and paperback(ISBN 9781438470146) and pdf(ISBN 9781438470153)
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