2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan Survey Results: Black 2SLGBTQI+ Communities
This visual product focuses on survey results for respondents who said that they are from Black 2SLGBTQI+ Communities.
Respondent Profile
2.2% of survey respondents identified as being Middle Eastern or North AfricanFootnote 1, 1.4% of respondents identified as being Black Caribbean, and 0.7% of respondents identified as being Black African.
|
Middle Eastern / North African |
2.2% |
|---|---|
|
Black Caribbean |
1.4% |
|
Black African |
0.7% |
|
What is your gender? |
Middle Eastern / North African |
Black Caribbean |
Black African |
Total Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Woman (transgender) |
5% |
4% |
5% |
6% |
|
Woman (cisgender) |
29% |
42% |
49% |
36% |
|
Man (transgender) |
5% |
4% |
4% |
5% |
|
Man (cisgender) |
46% |
31% |
29% |
39% |
|
Gender Diverse |
9% |
9% |
13% |
7% |
|
Non-Binary/Agender |
15% |
19% |
11% |
14% |
|
What is your sexual orientation? |
Middle Eastern / North African |
Black Caribbean |
Black African |
Total Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lesbian |
14% |
19% |
17% |
20% |
|
Gay |
42% |
31% |
25% |
37% |
|
Bisexual |
26% |
29% |
40% |
23% |
|
Pansexual |
11% |
13% |
18% |
13% |
|
Queer |
24% |
28% |
18% |
20% |
|
Asexual |
5% |
4% |
7% |
6% |
|
Heterosexual |
3% |
3% |
2% |
1% |
|
Unsure / Questioning |
3% |
4% |
4% |
2% |
|
Demisexual |
1% |
0% |
1% |
1% |
Health
Middle Eastern or North African respondents (26%) and Black African (25%) respondents were more likely than the total sampleFootnote 2 to report that they do not have access to mental health services whether or not they need it.
|
Do you have access to mental health services whether or not you need it? |
Middle Eastern / North African |
Black Caribbean |
Black African |
Total Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yes, I have access to LGBTQ2-specific mental health services. |
13% |
15% |
18% |
15% |
|
Yes, I have access to general mental health services. |
48% |
54% |
44% |
56% |
|
No, I do not have access to mental health services. |
26% |
15% |
25% |
17% |
|
Don't know |
14% |
16% |
13% |
12% |
Middle Eastern or North African respondents (83%) were more likely than the respondents from other black demographic groups and the total sample to report that health care professionals are very knowledgeable or somewhat knowledgeable about how their sexual orientation may impact their health needs.
|
Thinking only of your experiences with health care professionals over the past five years how would you rate their understanding of the following topics and their impact on your health needs? Your sexual orientation |
Middle Eastern / North African |
Black Caribbean |
Black AfricanFootnote 3 |
Total Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Very knowledgeable / Somewhat knowledgeable |
83% |
78% |
64% |
77% |
|
Not very knowledgeable / Not knowledgeable at all |
17% |
22% |
36% |
23% |
Black Caribbean respondents were less likely than the total sample to report that health care professionals are very knowledgeable or somewhat knowledgeable about how their gender identity may impact their health needs at similar rates as the total sample.
|
Thinking only of your experiences with health care professionals over the past five years how would you rate their understanding of the following topics and their impact on your health needs? Your gender identity |
Middle Eastern / North African |
Black Caribbean |
Black AfricanFootnote 4 |
Total Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Very knowledgeable / Somewhat knowledgeable |
65% |
55% |
x |
62% |
|
Not very knowledgeable / Not knowledgeable at all |
35% |
45% |
x |
38% |
Black respondents reported at similar rates as the total sample that the COVID-19 pandemic had no impact at all on their ability to receive adequate health care. Middle Eastern or North African respondents (17%) were somewhat more likely than the total sample to report that the COVID-19 pandemic had a great impact on their ability to receive adequate health care.
|
How has COVID-19 impacted your ability to receive adequate health care? |
Middle Eastern / North African |
Black Caribbean |
Black African |
Total Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Great impact (COVID-19 has caused barriers that have resulted in most or all of my healthcare needs being unmet.) |
17% |
12% |
13% |
11% |
|
Some impact (COVID-19 has caused barriers that have resulted in some of my healthcare needs being unmet.) |
39% |
40% |
40% |
37% |
|
Not very much impact (COVID-19 has caused additional barriers for me to receive adequate care, but I am still able to access the care I need.) |
32% |
36% |
28% |
37% |
|
No impact at all (The health system is meeting my needs at the same or better level than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic.) |
12% |
13% |
19% |
16% |
Employment
Black African respondents (30%) were more likely than the total sample and respondents from other Black demographic groups to report that they did not feel comfortable sharing information about their sexual orientation in the workplace.
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Are you comfortable sharing information about the following at your workplace? Your sexual orientation |
Middle Eastern / North African |
Black Caribbean |
Black African |
Total Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yes |
46% |
44% |
43% |
46% |
|
Yes to some people, but not others |
37% |
39% |
27% |
42% |
|
No |
17% |
17% |
30% |
12% |
Black respondents reported at similar rates as the total sample that they did not feel comfortable sharing information about their gender identity in the workplace.Footnote 5
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Are you comfortable sharing information about the following at your workplace? Your gender identity |
Middle Eastern / North African |
Black Caribbean |
Black AfricanFootnote 6 |
Total Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yes |
57% |
54% |
69% |
59% |
|
Yes to some people, but not others |
25% |
27% |
9% |
23% |
|
No |
18% |
20% |
22% |
18% |
Black African respondents (47%) were more likely than respondents from other Black demographic groups as well as the total sample to think that sharing their sexual orientation would reduce their likelihood of being hired.
|
If you were looking for a job at a non-LGBTQ2 establishment, do you think that sharing your sexual orientation during the hiring process would reduce your chances of being hired? |
Middle Eastern / North African |
Black Caribbean |
Black African |
Total Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yes |
41% |
43% |
47% |
37% |
|
No, but only if I know that the employer is LGBTQ2 friendly |
49% |
46% |
37% |
51% |
|
Not at all |
10% |
11% |
16% |
12% |
Black African respondents were less likely than other Black demographic groups to feel sharing their gender identity would reduce their chances of being hired.
|
If you were looking for a job at a non-LGBTQ2 establishment, do you think that sharing your gender identity during the hiring process would reduce your chances of being hired? |
Middle Eastern / North African |
Black Caribbean |
Black African |
Total Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yes |
40% |
46% |
36% |
43% |
|
No, but only if I know that the employer is LGBTQ2 friendly |
31% |
27% |
27% |
31% |
|
Not at all |
28% |
27% |
38% |
26% |
Black African respondents (31%) were more likely than respondents from other Black demographic groups as well as the total sample to report that they had experienced harassment in the workplace based on their sexual orientation.
|
In the past five years have you experienced harassment in the workplace due to your sexual orientation? |
Middle Eastern / North African |
Black Caribbean |
Black African |
Total Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yes |
26% |
24% |
31% |
26% |
|
No |
67% |
66% |
65% |
69% |
|
Don't know |
7% |
10% |
5% |
5% |
Black African respondents (31%) were more likely than respondents from other Black demographic groups as well as the total sample to report that they had experienced harassment in the workplace based on their gender identity.Footnote 7
|
In the past five years have you experienced harassment in the workplace due to your gender identity? |
Middle Eastern / North African |
Black Caribbean |
Black African |
Total Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yes |
21% |
26% |
31% |
22% |
|
No |
71% |
62% |
62% |
71% |
|
Don't know |
8% |
12% |
7% |
7% |
Housing
Black respondents were more likely than the total sample to report that the COVID-19 pandemic had changed their living situation or ability to pay housing costs.
|
Has the COVID-19 pandemic changed your living situation and or your ability to pay your housing costs? |
Middle Eastern / North African |
Black Caribbean |
Black African |
Total Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yes |
29% |
26% |
26% |
20% |
|
No |
71% |
74% |
74% |
80% |
Black African respondents (17%) were more likely than respondents from other Black demographic groups as well as the total sample to have accessed the shelter system.
|
Have you ever accessed the shelter system? |
Middle Eastern / North African |
Black Caribbean |
Black African |
Total Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yes |
4% |
6% |
17% |
3% |
|
No |
96% |
94% |
83% |
97% |
Black African respondents (16%) were more likely than the total sample to report experiencing housing stability issues because of discrimination based on their sexual orientation.
|
In the past five years, has the stability of your housing situation or your ability to access stable housing been impacted by discrimination based on your actual or perceived sexual orientation? |
Middle Eastern / North African |
Black Caribbean |
Black African |
Total Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yes |
13% |
11% |
16% |
6% |
|
No |
77% |
75% |
69% |
85% |
|
Don't know |
10% |
13% |
15% |
9% |
lack respondents were more likely than the total sample to report experiencing housing stability issues because of discrimination based on their gender identity.
|
In the past five years has the stability of your housing situation or your ability to access stable housing been impacted by discrimination based on your: actual or perceived gender identity? |
Middle Eastern / North African |
Black Caribbean |
Black African |
Total Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yes |
11% |
12% |
10% |
7% |
|
No |
77% |
75% |
79% |
82% |
|
Don't know |
12% |
13% |
10% |
11% |
Safety
Black respondents were as likely as the total sample to feel safe being affectionate with their partners in public.
|
I feel safe being affectionate with my partner(s) in public. |
Middle Eastern / North African |
Black Caribbean |
Black African |
Total Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Always / Often |
34% |
35% |
42% |
39% |
|
Sometimes |
42% |
42% |
37% |
41% |
|
Rarely / Never |
25% |
22% |
21% |
21% |
Black respondents were more likely than the total sample to consider personal safety risks when deciding how to dress or appear in public.
|
I consider personal safety risks when deciding how to dress or appear in public. |
Middle Eastern / North African |
Black Caribbean |
Black African |
Total Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Always / Often |
47% |
46% |
51% |
41% |
|
Sometimes |
25% |
26% |
19% |
28% |
|
Rarely / Never |
28% |
27% |
29% |
31% |
Black respondents were more likely than the total sample to report that they had experienced violence due to homophobia, transphobia, or biphobia.
|
Over the past five years, have you experienced any form of violence due to homophobia transphobia biphobia or other forms of discrimination directed at your sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression? |
Middle Eastern / North African |
Black Caribbean |
Black African |
Total Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yes |
48% |
44% |
45% |
39% |
|
No |
43% |
47% |
47% |
53% |
|
Don't know |
9% |
9% |
9% |
8% |
Among Black respondents, verbal abuse was the most commonly reported act of violence perpetrated against them based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
|
Thinking only of the violence directed at you based on your sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression over the last five years please identify the type you experienced. |
Middle Eastern / North African |
Black Caribbean |
Black AfricanFootnote 8 |
Total Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Physical violence |
19% |
16% |
28% |
17% |
|
Verbal abuse |
90% |
89% |
75% |
90% |
|
Psychological violence |
57% |
46% |
64% |
47% |
|
Sexual violence |
17% |
12% |
19% |
13% |
|
Property damage |
10% |
10% |
9% |
9% |
|
Online harassment |
66% |
46% |
58% |
51% |
|
Other |
8% |
2% |
11% |
5% |
Black respondents were more likely than the total sample to respond that classmates, friends or acquaintances, or family were a source of acts of violence against them.
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Thinking only of the violence directed at you based on your: sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression over the last five years who committed the act(s) against you? |
Middle Eastern / North African |
Black Caribbean |
Black AfricanFootnote 9 |
Total Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Current or former spouse or common law partner |
3% |
2% |
11% |
5% |
|
Current or former dating partner |
17% |
12% |
10% |
13% |
|
Family |
37% |
40% |
59% |
28% |
|
Neighbour |
16% |
15% |
17% |
13% |
|
Friend or acquaintance |
36% |
28% |
41% |
26% |
|
An online friend or acquaintance |
37% |
22% |
38% |
25% |
|
Teacher or professor |
11% |
6% |
11% |
9% |
|
Supervisor manager or boss |
18% |
19% |
11% |
16% |
|
Co-worker |
28% |
23% |
25% |
27% |
|
Classmate |
27% |
20% |
29% |
19% |
|
A stranger |
80% |
79% |
71% |
82% |
|
Other |
10% |
4% |
11% |
7% |
Belonging
Black African respondents (50%) were less likely than the total sample and respondents from other Black demographic groups to report that they feel included and represented within 2SLGBTQI+ community spaces, events and services.
|
Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the following statement: I feel included and represented within LGBTQ2 community spaces, events, and services |
Middle Eastern / North African |
Black Caribbean |
Black African |
Total Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Strongly Agree / Somewhat Agree |
60% |
59% |
50% |
62% |
|
Neither Agree nor Disagree |
16% |
11% |
16% |
15% |
|
Strongly Disagree / Somewhat Disagree |
25% |
30% |
34% |
23% |
Black African respondents (66%) were less likely than the total sample (82%) and respondents from other Black demographic groups to report that they feel a very strong or somewhat strong sense of belonging to Canada.
|
How would you describe your sense of belonging to Canada? |
Middle Eastern / North African |
Black Caribbean |
Black African |
Total Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Very strong / Somewhat strong |
79% |
79% |
66% |
82% |
|
Very weak / Somewhat weak |
21% |
21% |
34% |
18% |
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