The protest is a self-proclaimed ‘tortazo’ — a word that derives from the Argentine slang used to describe a lesbian: torta. In this case a ‘tortazo’ conveys the idea of a massive gathering of lesbians, while also inferring an expression of lesbianism. A crucial element of the escrache is public embarrassment, or the shaming of a person or institution for its conduct. Besides serving to ridicule the staff of ‘La Biela,’ the protest aims to increase LGBT visibility, and in particular, to organize an enormous demonstration of lesbian affection. The protest, as Paulón says, is “a response in line with the idea that our movement isn’t aggressive — just the opposite.

Source: The Bubble August 31, 2016 21:45 UTC