Controversy over Stonewall Awards
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Transphobic journalist nominated for this year's for this year's Stonewall Awards.
QueerNews.org.uk has learned a number transgender rights groups intend to hold a public demonstration outside the event.The UK based gay rights lobby group "Stonewall" holds annual awards recognising the best of "Lesbian and Gay Talent". The awards are due to take place in London on 6th November 2008.
Guardian Writer and Feminist Julie Bindel who now has become somewhat of a synonym for transphobia in the media. Some argue that Bindel is merely a radical before her time who has simply argued that society can embrace trans people without the need for undergoing surgery but her claims that "Sex change surgery is unnecessary mutilation" have without a doubt offended and degraded a great deal of people within the trans community.
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QueerNews.org.uk has learned a number transgender rights groups intend to hold a public demonstration outside the event.The UK based gay rights lobby group "Stonewall" holds annual awards recognising the best of "Lesbian and Gay Talent". The awards are due to take place in London on 6th November 2008.
Guardian Writer and Feminist Julie Bindel who now has become somewhat of a synonym for transphobia in the media. Some argue that Bindel is merely a radical before her time who has simply argued that society can embrace trans people without the need for undergoing surgery but her claims that "Sex change surgery is unnecessary mutilation" have without a doubt offended and degraded a great deal of people within the trans community.
http://www.queernews.org.uk
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