10 of the Worst Countries (and 2 of the Worst States) For LGBTQ+ People Today

The Caribbean nation has long been known for its antiquated "buggery" laws, rules from the 1800s that criminalize anal intercourse which are used to imprison gay men. Such views of LGBTQ+ persons have instilled an atmosphere of bias that perpetuates physical and sexual violence. While the attitude in Jamaica has improved, many LGBTQ+ persons in the country are driven to homelessness, escaping to gullies for safety.