Violence Against Gender Benders

The Gender Public Advocacy Commission has issued a report on the epidemic of murders committed against young people who defy traditional notions of gender identity. In the past ten years, 50 youth under 30 have died violently.

The report reveals a unique vulnerability at the intersection of age, race, and gender non- conformity that makes a fatal assault exponentially more likely. “While many youth who don’t fit gender stereotypes for masculinity or femininity face harassment or bullying, when it comes to gender-based murder the victims are specific and consistent,” said Riki Wilchins, GenderPAC Executive Director.

“These victims tended to share the same characteristics: they were mostly Black or Latina, were biologically male and presenting with some degree of femininity, and were killed by other young males in attacks of extraordinary and often multiple acts of violence,” added Wilchins.

I haven't yet seen Boys Don't Cry; I know it would just shred me. I had enough trouble with Brokeback Mountain.

(h/t Pam)