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Bruce Springsteen, a famous rock musician cancelled a concert\u00a0in North Carolina, because of the state’s laws on transgender issues. He’s one of the many artists who are fighting against\u00a0discrimination and partiality.<\/p>\n

Read the article below and express your thoughts about the issue.<\/p>\n

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Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Are transgender people socially accepted in your country?
\n2. Have you heard of any act of discrimination against them?
\n3. Should transgenders be given equal rights in the society?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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