| dc.description.abstract | Cis-heteronormative discourses within society create experiences of homophobia, transphobia, violence, and
harm for many Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and other sexual and gender diverse (2SLGBTQ+)
people. Orientations and spaces may be a means to transform culture into one that is more compassionate. Using queer
poststructuralism, this qualitative research explored the meanings of compassion for members of 2SLGBTQ+ groups.
Twenty interviews were conducted with self-identifying 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. Data was analyzed through
Foucauldian discourse analysis. Four discursive orientations related to space and orientation are discussed: 1) spaces
to unlearn and relearn, 2) spaces for call-ins and making mistakes, 3) spaces for silence, listening, and being heard,
and 4) spaces for acknowledging intersectionality. For our participants, these types of spaces allowed them to explore
multiple social discourses and how their experiences can orient them toward experiences of compassion. | en_US |
