<p>This year, for the first time since tracking of it began - Trans+ rights in Europe retracted, instead of grew. In the UK, hate crimes towards trans people are up nearly 1400% in the last decade. Meanwhile, as hate plays out on the streets - the addiction in some parts of the media to hateful, clickbait headlines that drive attention to news providers, but division in communities all over the world has continued.</p><br><p>This week on QueerAF, in an episode supported by Publicis Media Groupe UK - we’re going to ask: What is the media's role in rising transphobia? How can the advertising industry change the media? What can we, as individuals, do about this - can we play a role at work to advocate for better responsibility from businesses?</p><br><p><strong>Episode Credits:</strong>&nbsp;Hosted and produced by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamie_wareham/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jamie Wareham.</a> This episode was supported by Publicis Groupe UK. With thanks to <a href="https://tgeu.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Transgender Europe</a>, JP, Julia Franks and Kate Williams.</p><p>Sign up as a QueerAF member to listen along ad-free and support our not-for-profit work, investing in a new generation of queer audio professionals:</p><p><a href="https://www.wearequeeraf.com/membership/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wearequeeraf.com/membership/</a></p><br><p>If you like our podcast, you'll love our free weekly newsletter that thousands of readers use to understand the LGBTQIA+ 🏳️‍🌈 headlines, learn new perspectives and stay on top of the latest queer content. Try it now:</p><p><a href="https://www.wearequeeraf.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wearequeeraf.com/subscribe/</a></p><br><p>Make sure to sign up for updates about Trans+ History Week, a QueerAF launchpad project:</p><p><a href="https://www.wearequeeraf.com/transhistoryweek/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wearequeeraf.com/transhistoryweek/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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The media and advertising industry's role in rising transphobia

JUL 28, 202526 MIN
QueerAF | Inspiring LGBTQIA+ stories told by emerging queer creatives

The media and advertising industry's role in rising transphobia

JUL 28, 202526 MIN

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<p>This year, for the first time since tracking of it began - Trans+ rights in Europe retracted, instead of grew. In the UK, hate crimes towards trans people are up nearly 1400% in the last decade. Meanwhile, as hate plays out on the streets - the addiction in some parts of the media to hateful, clickbait headlines that drive attention to news providers, but division in communities all over the world has continued.</p><br><p>This week on QueerAF, in an episode supported by Publicis Media Groupe UK - we’re going to ask: What is the media's role in rising transphobia? How can the advertising industry change the media? What can we, as individuals, do about this - can we play a role at work to advocate for better responsibility from businesses?</p><br><p><strong>Episode Credits:</strong>&nbsp;Hosted and produced by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamie_wareham/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jamie Wareham.</a> This episode was supported by Publicis Groupe UK. With thanks to <a href="https://tgeu.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Transgender Europe</a>, JP, Julia Franks and Kate Williams.</p><p>Sign up as a QueerAF member to listen along ad-free and support our not-for-profit work, investing in a new generation of queer audio professionals:</p><p><a href="https://www.wearequeeraf.com/membership/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wearequeeraf.com/membership/</a></p><br><p>If you like our podcast, you'll love our free weekly newsletter that thousands of readers use to understand the LGBTQIA+ 🏳️‍🌈 headlines, learn new perspectives and stay on top of the latest queer content. Try it now:</p><p><a href="https://www.wearequeeraf.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wearequeeraf.com/subscribe/</a></p><br><p>Make sure to sign up for updates about Trans+ History Week, a QueerAF launchpad project:</p><p><a href="https://www.wearequeeraf.com/transhistoryweek/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wearequeeraf.com/transhistoryweek/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>