hate against LGBTI
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Anti-Trans Abuse Online
Cisgenderism [1] [2] is an umbrella term that collectively describes forms of systemic oppression that invalidate people’s own classifications and understanding of their genders and bodies. Misgendering One form of cisgenderism that is often found online is misgendering [3]. Misgendering refers to the use of gendered classifications, concepts, and language that do not match how…
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Homophobia & Transphobia on Twitter & Instagram
Even during the 2020 celebration of America’s Pride month (June), homophobic content continues to spread across the internet, seeking to intimidate and shame those identifying as LGBTQ+. In addition, an entire counter-Pride movement, known as “Pridefall”, has sought to doxx (purposefully release personal information) and humiliate those who are a part of the community, leaving…
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Campaign to Tackle Homophobia & Transphobia
Throughout July 2020, the Online Hate Prevention Institute (OHPI) will be running a campaign to tackle Homophobia & Transphobia. OHPI stands against any homophobic & Transphobic speech expressed online: on social media, on discussion platforms, and on commentary sections of online media. Since 2013, OHPI has produced a number of briefings and commentary on tackling…
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Report homophobic Facebook page “Resistance Against Sodomite Fascisti”
One of the pages reported to FightAgainstHate.com is a homophobic community on Facebook called “Resistance Against Sodomite Fascisti”. In its About page, it explains its agenda: “We are the resistance against the evil sodomite agenda of perversion, immorality, and gay supremacy!” By equating homosexuality with perversion and immorality, it promotes hate, fear and persecution of…