Transphobia

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SFU can support trans* rights by not conflating free speech and hate speech

Opinions October 4, 2019

By: Gabrielle McLaren, Editor-in-Chief I’m so sorry to all my trans*, genderqueer, nonbinary, and queer peers. You shouldn’t have to deal with noted transphobes speaking on your campus.  Meanwhile, SFU is claiming neutrality vis-à-vis the “How media bias shapes the gender debate” event. Hosted by an SFU professor at the downtown campus, the lecture features a line-up of speakers known within the LGBTQ2+ community for transphobic discourses and ideals — including Meghan Murphy. She previously booked a room at the Vancouver Public Library, after which VPL was barred from walking in the Pride Parade. Why? Because performative allyship means nothing if…

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Transphobic vandalism in SFU washrooms

News October 1, 2019

Content warning: the following article discusses themes of suicide and contains triggering transphobic slurs and images of vandalism. The Peak has chosen not to publish photos of the transphobic vandalism. By: Jess Dela Cruz, News Writer  Ongoing transphobic and homophobic…

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Event hosted at SFU Harbour Centre includes guest criticized for transphobic views

News October 1, 2019

By: Gurpreet Kambo, News Editor An event being held at SFU’s Vancouver campus has caused controversy among the LGBTQ2+ community and allies. The event, titled “How Media Bias Shapes the Gender Identity Debate,” has raised concerns due to some speakers’…

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