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Homosexuality is one of the world's biggest taboos. It has led to riots in Russia, huge splits in the Anglican Church, and was a factor in the re-election of President Bush. Zimbabwe's president Robert Mugabe famously proclaimed that homosexuals were "worse than pigs and dogs." In this BBC World Service series, Clare English explores why some societies are more tolerant of gays than others. |
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Jamaica is a very homophobic country. There have been calls for a gay eradication day; mob violence towards homosexual people is tolerated by the police; and there is a lot of ignorance and fear. Gay rights are not on the agenda and are unlikely to be in the future. As a result, many homosexuals stay firmly in the closet. But what happens when people choose to come out under such hostile social circumstances? |
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In South Africa, gay rights are enshrined in the constitution. But although politicians have changed the laws, there is still prejudice – and violence - against homosexuals. The BBC’s Clare English examines what it’s like to be gay in South Africa. |
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| THE CHANGING WORLD is the sister documentary series of PRI's The World. Each week, we offer American radio listeners two in-depth documentaries from the BBC World Service that probe issues critical to our understanding of our evolving world. |
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