British queers are often exposed to violence
Normally, one's own family should be a place of refuge. A study from Great Britain shows that this is not always the case. According to a recent survey conducted by the anti-abuse organization Galop, every third (!) queer person in Great Britain is mistreated by their family because of their sexual orientation.
The study surveyed 5,000 people. The result gives a shocking impression of what happens away from the public eye and how much pressure people have to live with every day.
What does "abuse" mean in this case?
The term "abuse" is broad. Many define it differently. In the survey, this included physical violence and verbal attacks. In most cases, the perpetrators were either the parents of the queer people involved or other close relatives.
A look at the age of the queer victims also leaves one simply stunned. So w...
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