Last August 15, 2021, a gay man was attacked without provocation by a group of male teenagers in Zamboanga city. The video was released online on August 23 and attracted backlash from the LGBT community. In this slice, we discuss the underlying dynamics behind our society's violent impulses, the implications of this event on the LGBT community and their advocacies, and how we should proceed in addressing such violent tendencies.
Sources:
Attacks on LGBTQ+ people disturb officials, advocates in Zamboanga by Frenchie Carreon
https://www.rappler.com/nation/attacks-lgbtq-people-disturb-officials-advocates-zamboanga
You may find the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byiHPbYZ-dU
