Supporting Trans People of Colour

Sabah Choudrey

ISBN 10: 1787750590 / ISBN 13: 9781787750593

Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, GB, 2022

About this Item

'Essential reading' DIVA MAGAZINE'Highly accessible and important' EUGENCE ELLIS'A deeply helpful and engaging read' MEG-JOHN BARKERProviding an accessible and authoritative introduction to issues around People of Colour (POC) trans inclusion, this book uses case studies, tips, checklists and anonymous survey results to set out best practice for any professionals working with trans people to create safer spaces, support and awareness.Trans people of colour are often excluded because gender and race are treated as separate issues. They are therefore left out from movements and services and in trans and non-binary spaces, their POC identities are overlooked. Choudrey's guide introduces the theory of intersectionality from the start, giving practical tips and steps to ensure that the community as a whole may be represented and creates a safer space for trans people of colour to thrive.An empowering and self-preserving tool, Supporting Trans People of Colour is an invaluable resource for therapists, counsellors, healthcare professionals, and those working in education and charities, as well as those wanting to make their approach and service more inclusive.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Supporting Trans People of Colour
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, GB
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1787750590
• ISBN 13: 9781787750593
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 220 grams

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Synopsis

'Essential reading' DIVA MAGAZINE
'Highly accessible and important' EUGENCE ELLIS
'A deeply helpful and engaging read' MEG-JOHN BARKER

Providing an accessible and authoritative introduction to issues around People of Colour (POC) trans inclusion, this book uses case studies, tips, checklists and anonymous survey results to set out best practice for any professionals working with trans people to create safer spaces, support and awareness.

Trans people of colour are often excluded because gender and race are treated as separate issues. They are therefore left out from movements and services and in trans and non-binary spaces, their POC identities are overlooked. Choudrey's guide introduces the theory of intersectionality from the start, giving practical tips and steps to ensure that the community as a whole may be represented and creates a safer space for trans people of colour to thrive.

An empowering and self-preserving tool, Supporting Trans People of Colour is an invaluable resource for therapists, counsellors, healthcare professionals, and those working in education and charities, as well as those wanting to make their approach and service more inclusive.

About the Author

Sabah Choudrey is a proud transgender Muslim, 'reluctant' activist and community organiser who has featured on The Independent's influential Rainbow List and won the Future Fighter Award at the Gay Times Honours. They are co-founder of Colours Youth Network and a trans youth worker with Gendered Intelligence and have created and delivered training courses on inclusion and privilege, focusing on queer and trans communities of colour. Sabah lives and works in London.