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Homophobia in Yogyakarta, an unfinished story (comments)

Started by Natasha, June 01, 2008, 03:35:42 AM

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Natasha

Homophobia in Yogyakarta, an unfinished story

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"At least three acts of homophobia took place in one nightclub in Yogyakarta city in the last two years.

First, a waria (or, in its oversimplified translation, ->-bleeped-<-) was dragged out by the club's security after she danced on stage. Second, two lesbians were removed from the dance floor after they embraced. Third, an HIV/AIDS organization was about to hold a rehearsal for an AIDS Day event, but was told to leave after it became apparent to the club manager that there would be "men wearing high-heels" involved."
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Shana A

Homophobia in Yogyakarta, an unfinished story

http://old.thejakartapost.com/detailfeatures.asp?fileid=20080601.F02&irec=7

At least three acts of homophobia took place in one nightclub in Yogyakarta city in the last two years.

First, a waria (or, in its oversimplified translation, ->-bleeped-<-) was dragged out by the club's security after she danced on stage. Second, two lesbians were removed from the dance floor after they embraced. Third, an HIV/AIDS organization was about to hold a rehearsal for an AIDS Day event, but was told to leave after it became apparent to the club manager that there would be "men wearing high-heels" involved.

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