Snapchat gender bender filter causes stir on social media

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JOHANNESBURG - Multimedia messaging app Snapchat has introduced a new filter that changes your gender and social media is abuzz over it.Although the filter has widely received good reviews, some people on social media have accused the filter of being transphobic, saying it encourages stereotypes.

Those using the filter are encouraged to be mindful of the fact that gender-swapping might be fun online, many people continue to be killed for it across the globe.

 

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