Posts Tagged ‘stigma’

Transgender Professor Who Called For Stigma Towards Pedophiles to be Removed Forced to Resign

A transgender professor who called for the stigma towards pedophiles to be removed has been forced to resign. During an interview with the Prostasia Foundation, Allyn Walker, a female-to-male transgender, insisted that that the term “minor attracted people” should be used in preference to ‘pedophile’ because pedophiles’ feelings might be hurt otherwise. Walker said she […]

“Non-Binary” Assistant Professor Calls For ‘Stigma’ of Pedophilia to be ‘Delegitimized’

A new poll by Arizona Christian University has found that 39 per cent of 18-24 year olds now identify as LGBTQ. Yes, really. The survey, carried out in partnership with Foundations of Freedom, asked young Americans to choose a self-description, with over two-thirds of those aged 18-24 saying they were lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or […]

Victims, criminals or heroes? Deported migrants challenge the stigma of masculinity | View

I wait in the shadow of the bus stop in Dakar, the capital of Senegal and look at the shoelaces and sneakers that are on display. Not long after, I see a man approaching me with a big smile. Around his neck hangs a necklace of wooden prayer beads. It is Amadou, a young Senegalese […]

Protesters In Colombia Are Finding Ways To Break The Stigma Of Dissent

Above Photo: Luis Robayo/AFP via Getty Images. Colombia’s media and politicians have cast activists as the enemy for decades. One group is trying to change that. A recent satirical video has been gaining steam among Colombian youth, titled “Todo es Culpa de Petro,” **or “Everything is Petro’s fault.” The video highlights the story of a young man who […]

Cancer and stigma – A reality?

What are the most stigmatized illnesses around the world? Umm…TB, HIV, Mental health issues. But have you come across people who are stigmatized because they have cancer? Do you think it exists? Well, it does. Many of us are now aware that the nation is going through an epidemiological transition, which means that there is […]

The stigma of infertility

March 4, 2021 by A J-Wire community service announcement Read on for article The Australian Jewish Fertility Network (AJFN) is to host the sixth annual Infertility Awareness Shabbat (IAS) to raise awareness and break the stigma surrounding the infertility journey. On 12- 13 March, synagogues across Sydney will come together to show support for couples […]

North Africa: small glimmers of light in bid to stop harassment of women

Rebecca L. Farnum (TC) : North Africa holds the dubious “honour” of being among the world’s worst regions for gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment and violence against women. Egyptian women protesting against sexual harassment. Photo courtesy of The Cairo Post. In 2012 Moroccan teen Amina Filali’s suicide made international headlines. She killed herself after being forced to […]

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