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That 'Married' Couple From Malawi

Started by Allamakee, December 30, 2009, 07:13:22 PM

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December 30, 2009, 07:13:22 PM
That 'Married' Couple From Malawi Was Actually Just Celebrating An Engagement. Still Illegal, Though
Queerty.com
December 30, 2009

http://www.queerty.com/that-married-couple-from-malawi-was-actually-just-celebrating-an-engagement-still-illegal-though-20091230/

The first thing one notices, looking at the accompanying picture: one of the two men, Tiwonge, is clearly dressed as a woman, makeup included. Although the masculine "he" is used throughout the article, Tiwonge is consistently referred to as the bride, while Steven is the bridegroom. This is not simply ignorant reporting; Tiwonge, according to the article, self-identifies as a woman. He is addressed as 'Aunt Tiwonge' by the MC at the ceremony. At the same time, the two appear to self-identify as a homosexual couple, rather than as a heterosexual man and a transgendered woman
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