What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to explore how compassion influences the experiences of 2S/LGBTQ+ Canadians.

May 15, 2026Art/Research International A Transdisciplinary Journal0 citationsOpen Access

"Ain’t Got No Dream"

PJP. J. JoyMount Saint Vincent University SFStephen FewerMount Saint Vincent University

Key Points

The aim is to explore how compassion influences the experiences of 2S/LGBTQ+ Canadians.
Semi-structured interviews conducted to gather insights on compassion and identity.
Data analyzed using Foucauldian discourse analysis to understand narratives and meanings.
Knowledge mobilization achieved through the song to share findings with a wider audience.
Findings highlight new possibilities for 2S/LGBTQ+ individuals within cis-heteronormative contexts.
The song resonates the themes of isolation and stigma faced by non-binary individuals.
Incorporating storytelling elements reflects findings from the Transformative Compassion project.

Abstract

"Ain’t Got No Dream" is a 3-minute song that incorporates findings from the Transformative Compassion project as a means of knowledge mobilization. The project explored the meanings of compassion for 2S/LGBTQ+ Canadians through semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed through Foucauldian discourse analysis. Overall, findings suggest that compassion can open new possibilities for 2S/LGBTQ+ individuals within cis-heteronormative contexts. The song is inspired by the storytelling music of Dolly Parton and depicts the isolation and stigma that still exists for many people outside of the binary orientations of gender and sexuality.

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