Examining the intersections of anti-Asian racism and gender-based violence in Canada
Examining the intersections of anti-Asian racism and gender-based violence in Canada
Produced by Tg Network at the Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children in collaboration with:Avvy Go and Jiyoung Lee-An
- London, Ont : Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women and Children, Western University, 2021
- electronic document (13 pages) ; PDF file
Published July 2021
This Backgrounder seeks to contribute to the broader understanding of anti-Asian racism and gender-based violence in Canada. It examines the unique experiences of violence and harassment faced by Asian women, the historical background of anti-Asian racism in Canada, contemporary manifestations of anti-Asian racism and gender-based violence, and harmful impacts of criminal and immigration law which disproportionately affect Asian women in the service and sex industries.
The Backgrounder also offers considerations for standing in solidarity with Asian women; supporting them in their resistance against violence, harassment, racism, and sexism; and joining continued efforts to end anti-Asian racism and gender-based violence. (From the website). A recorded webinar presented by the authors and others in June 2021 is also available - follow the link. Record #7211
ASIAN PEOPLES
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
INTERSECTIONALITY
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
MIGRANTS
RACISM
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
SEXUAL VIOLENCE
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
INTERNATIONAL
CANADA
Published July 2021
This Backgrounder seeks to contribute to the broader understanding of anti-Asian racism and gender-based violence in Canada. It examines the unique experiences of violence and harassment faced by Asian women, the historical background of anti-Asian racism in Canada, contemporary manifestations of anti-Asian racism and gender-based violence, and harmful impacts of criminal and immigration law which disproportionately affect Asian women in the service and sex industries.
The Backgrounder also offers considerations for standing in solidarity with Asian women; supporting them in their resistance against violence, harassment, racism, and sexism; and joining continued efforts to end anti-Asian racism and gender-based violence. (From the website). A recorded webinar presented by the authors and others in June 2021 is also available - follow the link. Record #7211
ASIAN PEOPLES
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
INTERSECTIONALITY
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
MIGRANTS
RACISM
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
SEXUAL VIOLENCE
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
INTERNATIONAL
CANADA