Premium Content:

Homophobia on the streets

Fullscreen capture 15072015 103713 AMHow much of a difference is there between the United Kingdom and Russia when it comes to homophobia in the street?

Two separate experiments where guys have walked through town holding hands hands been conducted in the UK town of Luton and central Moscow.

- Advertisement -

Two hosts of BBC Counties Radio were shocked back in January when they heard that from a young gay guy had experienced homophobic abuse on the streets of Luton. Luton is a large town north of London.

The radio duo, Iain Lee and Justin Dealey, decided to see what it was like for themselves and spent some time walking around Luton town centre holding hands. It didn’t take them long to experience some abuse for their perceived sexuality.

A similar experiment has now been conducted on the streets of Moscow though had a much more aggressive result. Watch as two young guys walk around Red Square holding hands. Watch all the way to the end to see how Russians treat gay people they see in the street.

Latest

Burkina Faso brings in new laws to criminalise homosexuality

The country has not previously had laws targeting the LGBTIQA+ communities.

Izak Rankine apolgises for gay slur as he returns to Australia

Adelaide Crows player Izak Rankine has delivered an apology...

Olympian Greg Louganis is selling his medals to fund leaving the USA

The 65-year-old Olympian said he's ready for the next chapter of his life.

Queer Screen announces award winners

The Sydney based festival has just enjoyed a spectacular season.

Newsletter

Don't miss

Burkina Faso brings in new laws to criminalise homosexuality

The country has not previously had laws targeting the LGBTIQA+ communities.

Izak Rankine apolgises for gay slur as he returns to Australia

Adelaide Crows player Izak Rankine has delivered an apology...

Olympian Greg Louganis is selling his medals to fund leaving the USA

The 65-year-old Olympian said he's ready for the next chapter of his life.

Queer Screen announces award winners

The Sydney based festival has just enjoyed a spectacular season.

On This Gay Day | The film 'My Own Private Idaho' made its debut

In 1991 'My Own Private Idaho' screened at the...

Burkina Faso brings in new laws to criminalise homosexuality

The country has not previously had laws targeting the LGBTIQA+ communities.

Izak Rankine apolgises for gay slur as he returns to Australia

Adelaide Crows player Izak Rankine has delivered an apology for his use of a gay slur during an AFL match, an incident that saw...

Olympian Greg Louganis is selling his medals to fund leaving the USA

The 65-year-old Olympian said he's ready for the next chapter of his life.