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Violence and Venom

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Jamaica has the reputation of being one of the most violently anti-gay countries on earth. Male...

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Jamaica may be one of the most violently homophobic societies in the world. This piece explores the dark side of Jamaica's culture of anti-gay violence and attitudes and explores the ideological beliefs that perpetuate it.

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