García Rodríguez, ‘Critiquing Trends and Identifying Gaps in the Literature on LGBTQ Refugees and Asylum-Seekers’, 2023

Category: Literature
Source: Academic
Subject: Sexual Orientation/Sexuality, Gender Identity, Refugee/Asylum, LGBT+
Place: International
Year: 2023
File: hdad018
URL: https://doi.org/10.1093/rsq/hdad018

Diego García Rodríguez, ‘Critiquing Trends and Identifying Gaps in the Literature on LGBTQ Refugees and Asylum-Seekers’, Refugee Survey Quarterly, 2023

Abstract

This article delivers a comprehensive review of the English-language literature concerning the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, and queer (LGBTQ) refugees and asylum-seekers. Through an incisive synthesis and analysis, it identifies five pivotal themes: 1) journey and settlement; 2) legislation, policy, and charitable intervention; 3) health; 4) creative expression; and 5) religion, faith, and spirituality. This analysis uncovers gaps in the existing body of knowledge, charting innovative paths for future research and policy. This work transcends the boundaries of a traditional scholarly review to offer actionable recommendations aimed at guiding policy and practice. This involves pushing for strategies that are not just inclusive, but also rooted in overcoming Western-centric approaches to gender and sexual identities.