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TIL about V-Coding the systemic rape of trans women in US prisons to try to “calm” violent men. (en.wikipedia.org)

submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by TRAHR@quokk.au to c/til@lemmy.ca

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[–] mHtt@lemmy.ca 36 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

sodomy in US prisons is a JOKE to Americans.

ever hear one of them say: 'dont drop the soap' like its something to laugh about?

[–] blockheadjt@sh.itjust.works 19 points 3 weeks ago

Propagated as a scare tactic to keep men subservient to law enforcement

[–] Breezy@lemmy.world 7 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Been to jail. Dropping soap is a real thing when theres also dudes who will try to get new people locked in their personal cell during shift change for an hour.