Abstract
In various ethnic Chinese societies within the region of Asia, it has been widely reported that Chinese LGBTQIA+ individuals experience varying degrees of discrimination and repression. Against such political and social contexts, many are forced to emigrate to seek survival and a safer and more dignified queer existence. Australia is a common desired country of destination for Chinese LGBTIQA+ migrants due to its relatively queer-hospitable policy and social environments and legalisation of same sex marriage. By 'Chinese', the study refers to residents and migrants with ethnic Chinese cultural heritage. By 'forcibly displaced', the study refers to individuals who self-identify as having compelled to leave their home country due to various reasons, including but not limited to discrimination, violence, threats to safety, threats of prosecution, or inequitable access to basic rights such as housing and employment for survival. It does not necessarily mean that these individuals hold or have held a protection visa or are in the process of applying for a protection visa. By 'LGBTIQA+' and 'queer', the study refers to any individual self-identifying as gender and sexuality diverse from dominant gender and sexuality binary systems, individuals with variations in sex characteristics, and non-heteronormative individuals. The study conducted an online survey with 42 responses and 20 in-depth interviews to understand: 1. the reasons and circumstances that compelled or motivated the study's participants to leave their country of origin; 2. the challenges the participants faced in their migration to and settlement in Australia; and 3. the types of support the participants seek. It is hoped that the report will offer meaningful insights into their multiple, diverse and undulating migration and settlement experiences, which may support and enrich community service support programs and services for this constituent group.
Original language | English |
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Place of Publication | Penrith, N.S.W. |
Publisher | Western Sydney University |
Commissioning body | Australia and New Zealand Tongzhi Rainbow Alliance |
Number of pages | 67 |
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Publication status | Published - 2024 |