Violence against gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and the transgendered

Violence against lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgendered (LGBT) can occur either at the hands of individuals or groups, or as part of governmental enforcement of laws targeting people who are seen to violate heteronormative rules. People who are merely perceived to be LGBT (but who are actually not) may also be targeted.

Related Topics:
Violence - Lesbian - Gay - Bisexuals - Transgender - Heteronormative

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Anti-LGBT violence can include threats, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, rape, torture, attempted murder, or murder.

Related Topics:
Assault - Battery - Sexual assault - Rape - Torture - Attempted murder - Murder

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Many religious authorities have been accused of constantly giving spiritual support to such violence because they overtly oppose thoughts and actions associated with LGBT. However, people making this accusation often overlook the factor that these very authorities are most likely to oppose violent behaviour under this name as well because they oppose violent behaviour in general, and refuse to usurp God's role by passing these judgements. Unfortunately, religious authorities have been portrayed in the media as gay-bashing and little media attention is given to those who vocally oppose gay-bashing.

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