Malaysia holds seminars to help teachers spot 'gay children'

Sep 14, 2012 16:11

The Malaysian government has begun holding seminars aiming to help teachers and parents spot signs of homosexuality in children, underscoring a rise in religious conservatism in the country.

So far, the Teachers Foundation of Malaysia has organised 10 seminars across the country. Attendance at the last event on Wednesday reached 1,500 people, a ( Read more... )

education, homophobia, fuckery, malaysia, lgbtq / gender & sexual minorities, children

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fishphile September 14 2012, 17:29:55 UTC
god, this is horrible.

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dissident September 14 2012, 17:38:13 UTC
How cute, people are only willing to cooperate against homosexuals.

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cherrylng September 14 2012, 17:38:25 UTC
And just when I thought that my country is getting a bit of optimism around... until this announcement appeared...

And I kept on wondering as to why some people keep on saying that East Malaysia is more relaxed towards LGBTQ... which is where I live...

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poetic_pixie_13 September 14 2012, 17:55:03 UTC

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rex_dart September 14 2012, 18:08:26 UTC
You're not wearing heels obvs.

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bushy_brow September 14 2012, 18:09:07 UTC
D'aaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

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the_gabih September 14 2012, 18:09:23 UTC
Did you play with any boys? Playing with girls is a clear sign of The Gay, dontchaknow.

(also- you were a total cutie awwwwwwww)

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darknessdivine September 14 2012, 19:39:42 UTC
"Malaysia frowns on oral and gay sex, describing them as against the order of nature."

Animal behaviorists would have quite a few things to say about this.

"This can also spread among their friends. We are worried that this happens during schooling time."

I must not be gay enough, my bestie is still straight after 12 years. Hmph.

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