Oct 24, 2020
I would say it is definitely anti-gay and anti-trans. The connection between trans people and murderers is a long standing trope. And there is a sense that the gay men, being gay, somehow deserved to be killed by the boat.
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Written by Dr. Chris Pepin-Neff
Senior Lecturer in Public Policy, focusing on the role of emotions in the policy process. Pronouns (they/them). Opinions are mine.
