I do find it funny that lesbians are perceived as man-hating but gay men are not perceived as woman-hating, and in fact are often illogically shielded from accusations of misogyny simply by being gay
The law will broaden the criminalization of same-sex relationships by dividing homosexuality into two categories; aggravated homosexuality and the offense of homosexuality.
‘Aggravated homosexuality’ is defined as gay acts committed by parents or authority figures, HIV-positive people, pedophiles and repeat offenders. If convicted, they will face the death penalty.
The ‘offense of homosexuality’ includes same-sex sexual acts or being in a gay relationship, and will be prosecuted by life imprisonment.
Dispicable! The Ugandan “Kill the Gays” bill has reared its ugly head again after previous attempts to stop it worked; its return needs to be noticed.
What can we do about this? I feel my home country, the UK, could do something. Uganda used to be a commonwealth. Perhaps threatening cutting off foreign aid, but if foreign aid were to be cut off, the poor and minorities would be the first to suffer; and they’re not the ones passing these laws. I suppose just protest it whilst offering asylum to evacuating LGB/T* Ugandans.
I urge everyone who can to try and see what can be done about this. Are there petitions up? Can you contact MPs, senators, whatever your country’s equivalent would be? Can we donate to fund the care of evacuated LGB/T people?
*I don’t know whether transgender Ugandans would be affected by this, but many places consider gender non-conformity and homosexuality to be linked, so it’s not unlikely there’d be a knock-on effect?
Em’s LGBT catchup video!
Sunday catch-up video from Emily discussing her frustrations with LGBT/Queer activism and feminism.
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Being Queer Does Not Make You Radical
Very timely and thought provoking video. More reasons why I identify as Tab….
This is every one of the things. Every single one. Would also love to discuss the last points with folks.
No video from me again this week sorry Dames! Will try to do a bumper batch of catch-up vids at the weekend if I can.
In the meantime here’s an interesting video on male and masculine privilege within queer communities that ties into last week’s topic.
I almost didn’t post the vid because of the last section but I thought the rest of the video made some really valid points, and an open discussion about the passing privileges masculine presenting women, cis or trans*, may possess could be worthwhile: http://youtu.be/ofS-fKHL5H4
- Becca x
Well after today’s flurry of videos it’s time for a quick TOPIC ANNOUNCEMENT!
THIS WEEK: LGBT/Queer Feminism - One of the top voted topics from our recent Facebook poll!
NEXT WEEK: Racism and Feminism - There’s been a bit of a storm recently after popular feminist Caitlin Moran Tweeted that she “couldn’t give a shit” about the lack of racially diverse representation in Lena Dunham’s TV show “Girls”, so we thought we’d talk about just that.
THE WEEK AFTER: Sexism in Halloween costumes. - It’s nearly Halloween, there’s a lot of awful sexism surrounding fancy dress costumes, so that’s that really.
As ever if you’d like to make a guest video on these or any other topic then click here for more info how and please let us know! - Becca x
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Reblooping for those who may have missed it last night.
Well after today’s flurry of videos it’s time for a quick TOPIC ANNOUNCEMENT!
THIS WEEK: LGBT/Queer Feminism - One of the top voted topics from our recent Facebook poll!
NEXT WEEK: Racism and Feminism - There’s been a bit of a storm recently after popular feminist Caitlin Moran Tweeted that she “couldn’t give a shit” about the lack of racially diverse representation in Lena Dunham’s TV show “Girls”, so we thought we’d talk about just that.
THE WEEK AFTER: Sexism in Halloween costumes. - It’s nearly Halloween, there’s a lot of awful sexism surrounding fancy dress costumes, so that’s that really.
As ever if you’d like to make a guest video on these or any other topic then click here for more info how and please let us know! - Becca x
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It feels like something that’s needed, but it’d cost money to do, and they need to work out if it’s something people actually want.
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