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Fighting back tears on stage – a standing ovation to Turkish transsexuals

Started by Shana A, January 20, 2008, 11:42:50 PM

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Shana A

January 20, 2008, 11:42:50 PM
http://gayarmenia.blogspot.com/2008/01/fighting-back-tears-on-stage-standing.html

Monday, 21 January 2008
Fighting back tears on stage – a standing ovation to Turkish transsexuals

It's tough to be gay in Turkey. It's even tougher to be transsexual there. Discrimination and persecutions are common. Struggle of LGBT people in Turkey to reconcile their sexuality with religious beliefs ads to complexities. But as this report by AFP proves, things are changing in Turkey, as despite widespread homophobia, LGBT people make their presence more visible, and use different platforms to voice their protest against discrimination. Prospect of EU membership helps, indeed. Well worth reading and taking notes on similarities, differences, potential influences and developments in South Caucasus too.
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