Democracy

The awarding of the FIFA World Cup to Brazil came along with the promise of social and economic benefits for the country.  In contrary to that, Brazil finds itself in a discussion of the real consequences of the mega-event for society. 

Homosexual, transgender, and intergender people are still under pressure to justify why they are not “the same” yet want to be recognised as equals. The onus is on them to defend their loves and desires – and not on those refusing to recognise them.