Description:
A deeply personal, provocative portrait of how race, culture and sexuality intersect to reshape what it means to be an Asian man in North America today.
What does it mean to be an Asian man in North America? In this timely and insightful memoir, Ryan Cho unpacks ideas about masculinity and Asian men in a world of stereotypes and social expectations. Drawing from his own experiences and interviews with other Asian men and nonbinary people, Cho explores how culture, sexuality and race combine to influence identity. Along the way, he meets people redefining what masculinity means to them and discusses what we can do to steward a version of masculinity that is inclusive, progressive and authentic.
Candid, challenging and personal, Brotherhood is a Constant Possibility invites readers to question the roles Asian men have been "allowed" to play and to imagine broader and more nuanced ways of thinking about masculinity and men.
Brief description:
Ryan Cho (he/him) is a second-generation Chinese-Canadian teacher and writer based in Vancouver, BC. He has a background in gender, anti-racism and environmental justice work, and in 2018, was recognized for his contribution to social justice education with the B.C. Premier's Award for Excellence in Education.