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"New Zealand is ranked the tenth most inclusive society by international legal
standards, with a reputation for being forward-thinking and progressive –
especially when it comes to the rights of sexually and gender-diverse
individuals.
But recent high-profile hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community suggest we may
not be as progressive as our global reputation suggests.
The painting over of rainbow pedestrian crossings in Gisborne and Auckland
might seem like comparatively minor crimes. But they highlight the insidious –
and increasingly overt – nature of prejudice against the rainbow community.
A major concern for members of this community is how easily this kind of
prejudice spills over into criminal acts against them. And there are
indications of a concerning trend. The number of reported hate crimes against
transgender people rose by 42% between 2022 and 2023.
This is backed by overseas research. According to a study from the United
States, gay/lesbian and bisexual individuals are significantly more likely to
be victims of violence than heterosexual men and women.
But how do rates of violence and crime faced by LGBTQ+ individuals here compare
to the general population in New Zealand? For the first time, our new research
sheds light on crime victimisation rates among the LGBTQ+ population in New
Zealand. It’s grim reading."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
