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Genderbashing: The common root of Homophobic and Trans-phobic violence (opinion)

Started by Natasha, April 02, 2008, 05:01:03 AM

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April 02, 2008, 05:01:03 AM
Genderbashing: The common root of Homophobic and Trans-phobic violence (opinion/commentary)

http://www.agoracosmopolitan.com/home/Frontpage/2008/04/01/02330.html
4/2/2008

"Now, any reasonable person would realize that Simmie was indeed murdered out of hate; the question is, what was it about Simmie that incited such a disgusting, violent reaction? Was it indeed, as the article suggests, because Simmie was "gay" meaning homosexual? Or was it because Simmie, assigned male at birth, dared to present a female appearance and attract male attention? In short, was Simmie killed or being gay, or for being transgendered?"

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