In Russia, there’s more aggression and its becoming more
dangerous on the streets. Many gay people have changed how they dress, they’ve
removed earnings, changed their hairstyles, to avoid having problems. But from
the tone of the videos the encounter comes across as homophobic attacks. In
Russia gay-rights activists believe such aggression is a direct result of the
controversial new law signed by President Vladimir Putin. The legislation bans
the spread of information about “untraditional sexual relations” to anyone
under 18. It portrays homosexuality as a danger to children and the family.
Russia has argued nonsensically that its new anti-gay law is
in keeping with the Olympic Charter’s protections against discrimination, and
the IOC has simply accepted it. That’s not the issue, though being gay hasn’t
been illegal in Russia since 1993 – even if being openly gay is increasingly dangerous.
The point is that tolerating homosexuality as long as it is closeted is not
policy of fairness. And, as the 6th fundamental principle of
Olympism.”Any form of discrimination withregard to a country or a person on
grounds of race, religion. Politics, gender or otherwise is incompatible with
belonging to the Olympic Movement.”
Many gay people changed how they dress, they’ve removed earings,
changed their hairstyles, to avoid having problems. Even back in the USSR,
where homosexuality was a criminal offence, gays were treated better than they
are now in Russia. Ordinary people sees them as a criminal.