The image features a quote by Sa’ed Atshan discussing issues of homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of discrimination within the context of Palestinian society. The background is a solid green color, and the mood is serious and reflective.
Text in image: “Homophobia, transphobia, heteronormativity, patriarchy, sexism, gender and sexuality-based violence; these are realities that we have to grapple with all around the world. It’s very dangerous to pathologize Palestinian society as uniquely homophobic or that homophobia is endemic to the society without this broader context, as well as without understanding the ways that life under brutal military occupation exacerbates homophobia within Palestinian society as well. In order for us to deal with questions of how queer people are treated in Palestine, we have to address the broader landscape of the denial of freedom to Palestinians more generally speaking.”
— Sa’ed Atshan
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