Outrage Over Rapper T.I. Taking His Daughter for “Virginity Tests”

Sivananthi Thanenthiran, Executive Director, Asian Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW)

11-Nov-19 14:30

Outrage Over Rapper T.I. Taking His Daughter for “Virginity Tests”

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American rapper T.I. drew outrage last week when he said he takes his daughter for regular “virginity tests” - but these tests aren’t just inaccurate and unnecessary, they are also condemned by many human and gender rights organisations. We discuss the issue.

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