How would this narrative have changed if this happened in a country of muslims or of people of color [View all]
I read this article and i can't help but think that when these outrageous things happen in white countries (eastern europe, russia) etc, we don't go into a long narrative about the culture and religion of these countries. Instead we talk about the politics that made such things possible.
It is outrageous that this happened, but more outrageous is the lack of outrage when it happens in primarily white, christian countries.
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2012/08/17/moscow-lgbt-supporting-feminist-punk-band-pussy-riot-found-guilty-of-hooliganism/
Three members of Russian feminist punk band Pussy Riot have been found guilty and convicted of hooliganism motivated by religious hatred. Each band member has been sentenced to two years in prison, beginning from the day of their arrest.
Judge Marina Syrova said the actions of the women had “crudely undermined social order”. She added that the crime was a conspiracy driven by hatred of religion and that the court did “not trust” the testimony of the band members because it would be used as an attempt to “evade justice”.
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