The Problem

For many Blacks in Canada, heterosexism and homophobia is deeply rooted within their
 

culture. So much so that in the majority of African and Caribbean countries, homosexuality

is linked with criminality and it is very much illegal to be gay and engage in homosexual

acts in these countries.  In many of these countries gay-bashing (in the very severe form)

is almost a part of the culture.Thus, In Canada, bullers (gays) experience a triple form of

oppression: racism and heterosexism within white society; racism and the sexualization of

racism within the white community; and heterosexism within the Black community"

(Crichlow, 2004).