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When our idea of inclusivity is not that inclusive

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The rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community have always been a touchy issue in Singapore, where there remains a conservative majority.

Yet despite that, I think most Singaporeans would agree that anyone who is hurt deserves help.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on August 25, 2019, with the headline When our idea of inclusivity is not that inclusive. Subscribe