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difficulties of social media use for LGBT+ people, provide light on the

significance of social media in promoting the identity of homosexuality in Sri
Lanka. The study's conclusions have repercussions for decision-makers,

interested parties, and advocates who fight to advance the welfare and social

inclusion of LGBT+ people in Sri Lanka and elsewhere.

8. References

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A diachronic analysis of trolling in a Canadian newspaper. Canadian
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Equaldex. (2021). LGBT Rights in Sri Lanka. Retrieved from

https://www.equaldex.com/region/sri-lanka

Gnanadason, A. (2019). Understanding the experiences of LGBTQ

individuals in Sri Lanka: A scoping review. Asia Pacific Journal of
Social Work and Development, 29(1), 24-35.

Human Rights Watch. (2020). Sri Lanka: Discrimination, violence against
LGBT people. Retrieved from

https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/03/30/sri-lanka-discrimination-
violence-against-lgbt-people

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