This article documents the tragic murders of 69 transgender and transvestite individuals in Turkey since 2002, many of which involved extreme violence and were motivated by homophobia or transphobia. The cases highlight ongoing issues with LGBTQ+ rights and protections in the country. Source is a Turkish news outlet: Uyan32
69 transgender and transvestite individuals murdered in Turkey since 2002
4 Comments
clover@slrpnk.net · 16 pts · 1y
Not nice
the_crotch@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 1y
Isn't transvestite just an archaic and mildly offensive version of transgender?
Witchfire@lemmy.world · 19 pts · 1y
Transvestite means crossdresser so there is lots of technicality between the two, but it's also possible for someone to be both.
the_crotch@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 1y
Ah gotcha. Thanks.