‘Girl, You Just Gay’ – Daily #Microaggressions Faced By #Trans and #NonBinary #Africans
May 1, 2024
"The #LGBTQI+ community in #Africa has made significant strides in the face of prejudice, homophobia, and discrimination. Despite the challenges posed by punitive laws and conservative cultures, there are efforts to support and mobilise LGBTQI+ youth activists on the continent. However, the community continues to face setbacks, with instances of violence and marginalisation being reported in various African countries. For instance, in South Africa, a country with strong legal protections, violence against LGBT people remains a pressing issue, with at least 24 reported murders in bias-motivated attacks in 2021.
Despite these challenges, there are efforts to advance LGBTQI+ equality globally, including engaging the private sector to help advance LGBTQI+ livelihoods. The private sector's role in respecting the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons is being recognized, with initiatives such as robust business due diligence and human rights-based data collection being promoted to track progress toward LGBTQI+ economic empowerment.
In the midst of these efforts, it is important to acknowledge the specific challenges faced by Trans people and non-binary individuals within the LGBTQI+ community in Africa. While some have found supportive communities, they often experience Micro-aggressions and discrimination within these spaces. It is crucial to address these issues and work towards creating a more inclusive and respectful environment for all members of the LGBTQI+ community in Africa.
Misgendering, Deadnaming, Marginalising
Trans people and non-binary identifying individuals in the LGBTQI+ community face Micro-aggressions from both within and outside the community. Micro-aggressions against Trans people and non-binary individuals can take various forms, including #misgendering, #deadnaming, and invalidating their gender identity. These Microaggressions can be particularly harmful and contribute to feelings of marginalization, distress, and invalidation. Research has shown that gender minority youth experience more familial #Microaggressions, invalidation of #LGBTQ identity, and threatening behaviours (Arijis Q. et. Al. 2023).
"For instance, assuming that all individuals present as either male or female and failing to recognize non-binary or genderqueer identities can be a form of Micro-aggression. Additionally, making comments that link an Individual's LGBTQI+ identity with illness or pathology, or expressing surprise when someone's sexual orientation or gender identity is revealed, can also be harmful Micro-aggressions."
#GenderIsASpectrum #Genderfluid #GenderQueer #Agender #RejectColonialism #LGBTQ #GBLTQ
This week’s blog moves our focus to sub-Saharan Africa and the specific challenges associated with being trans and non-binary within a context of misunderstanding and hostility – as much from within the community . ReportOUT Human Rights Researcher, Lovemore Mupanta, takes up the story. The LGBTQI+ community in Africa has made significant strides in the face of prejudice, homophobia, and discrimination. Despite the challenges posed by punitive laws and conservative cultures, there are efforts to
DEB: What did he know about us? That we are from Pennsylvania. And these. (indicates our LGBTQ+ flag pins)
ME: So you think we got targeted because he’s a bigot?
DEB: I can’t think of anything else.
https://medium.com/prismnpen/chat-with-deb-really-dude-b1ac520b49d7?sk=00bac09ccc9e1f9e530a0ca69560994a
[Repost] Subtle povertyism, or classism, thrives on the myth that effort equals success, blaming the poor for systemic failures. From fees to condescending tones, these acts erode human dignity.
https://kalvin.my/subtle-forms-of-povertyism
#Povertyism #Classism #Aporophobia #SocialJustice #SystemicInjustice #Microaggressions #Inequality #MeritocracyMyth #Advocacy #HumanRights #Sociology #Economics #Activism #DisabilityRights #Equity #Fairness #PovertyPenalty #StructuralBias #NoBot #SocialChange #Dignity #MentalHealth #Community #Education #Awareness
Just like with ableism, the most harmful and common forms of povertyism (classism or aporophobia) are often the subtle ones—what some researchers call "microaggressions" or embedded institutional maltreatment. * These subtle forms often stem from the false belief in "meritocracy"—the idea that everyone succeeds based purely on effort and
This makes me incredibly sad. I was a client there in the 90s-early 00s when I was a young woman needing care. They were wonderful.
I have no reason to doubt Kemlin Nembard. Sadly, this happens in so many spaces that describe themselves as progressive.
#racism #microaggressions #whc #mbpoli #mbhealth #kemlinnembard
Is this how all of these go? 😖 | @destiny in a TikTok live with Mercedes Chandler & Zee Cohen-Sanchez
#Microaggressions #Lefties #TikTokLive #UnfuckAmerica #Destiny
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"Racism affects mental health through #microaggressions (everyday acts of subtle aggression); #harassment (e.g., slurs, physical attacks); & #systemicdiscrimination (e.g., in employment, healthcare, education). These relentless stressors can wear down even the strongest individuals."
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