"Serbian Gay Rally Banned for 3rd Straight Year"
Summary:
Authorities in Serbia
banned a gay pride march for a third year in a row due to threats made by right
wing groups. According to the Prime Minister, the event was banned in fear of
repetition of the violence in 2010. During the 2010 march, over 100 people were
left injured after an attack from extremists. Many right winged groups allied
with anti-gay groups in Russia have issued threats against the marchers. The
head of Serbia’s Christian Orthodox church has spoken against the gay pride
march. Patriarch Irinej states, “Patriarch Irinej, the head of Serbia's Christian Orthodox
church, has spoken out against the gay pride march. He said such a "parade
of shame" would cast a "moral shadow" on the conservative Balkan
country.” However, the government also banned gatherings of right wing groups that
planned to attach the event.
Analysis:
There are many social problems that
can be brought upon through differences in society. One’s sexual orientation
can create many inequalities. This inequality is demonstrated in the events that
have taken place in Serbia. Minority groups created as a result of sexual
orientation face a lot of discrimination. They can face violence and hate
crimes based on their ascribed status. The Serbian homosexual community is
treated differently with the fear of violence and hate based on their status in
society. The gay rights movement is still a struggle in many places around the
world. There is a need for government to put more of an effort for laws and
enforcement against hate crimes. Discrimination based on one’s sexual
preference is unconstitutional.
Kasey Marshall
9-27-13
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