It is a threat many in the queer community thought was subsiding, albeit slowly, but recent events show that the danger of homophobic violence in Australia is proving to be even more pernicious.
It is a threat many people in the queer community thought was subsiding, albeit slowly.The words "homophobic violence" are perhaps too tame for the memories they conjure of widespread bashings in the 80s and 90s, which in many cases saw gay men brutally murdered.In the last two months, men across two jurisdictions — Victoria and the ACT — have reported being lured to meet up by fake or deceptive profiles on dating apps and social media.
Earlier this year, the ABC received what it called a "hateful and offensive" response to the planned filming of a drag story time event at a Sydney library — plans which were ultimately scrapped. " might have its origins in religious bigotry in the United States, but then is amplified through digital platforms and manifests in protests against drag queen story time," he said.
While these recent incidents may cause people to wonder if much has changed in the last four decades, the police response is quite different.But some comments, while well intentioned, may have reflected a misunderstanding about the experience of dating as a gay person. Josh Anlezark from the Canberra-based LGBT advocacy group Meridian, urged people to be "extra, extra cautious" on dating apps.
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