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Petition to declare ‘Corrective Rape’ a hate crime December 20, 2010

Filed under: glbt,human rights,rape,sexual orientation,violence — Jender @ 8:07 pm

“Corrective Rape” is a term used to describe when a male rapes a lesbian with the aim of ‘turning’ her heterosexual!

This heinous crime is prolific in South Africa, especially in the “townships”. ..We call on the South African government to declare “Corrective Rape” a Hate-Crime that is punishable by the harshest sentences!

To sign, go here. (I assume there’s a reason the petition is written in the way that it is. Nonetheless, I altered the first sentence before signing since, as written, it was not true of me.) Thanks, Jender-Parents!

 

3 Responses to “Petition to declare ‘Corrective Rape’ a hate crime”

  1. jj Says:

    Jender, didn’t you have to join change to sign? If so, then the first sentence becomes true of you, I think.

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