Attack is top fear for gay community; PREJUDICE.Byline: DEMELZA de BURCA HOMOPHOBIC ho·mo·pho·bi·a n. 1. Fear of or contempt for lesbians and gay men. 2. Behavior based on such a feeling. [homo(sexual) + -phobia. attacks are the top fear amongst Ireland's gay community, a report revealed yesterday. Harassment Ask a Lawyer Question Country: United States of America State: Nevada I recently moved to nev.from abut have been going back to ca. every 2 to 3 weeks for med. , exploitation and violence beat equal marriage rights and child protection as the top concerns of Irish lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. The report, Burning Issues, is the first of its kind and was launched by the National Lesbian and Gay Federation yesterday. Spokeswoman Ailbhe Smyth said: "While equal marriage rights and child protection are the top political concerns, it was hugely significant that harassment and exploitation in the workplace is the No1 concern." |
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