"Are beastman still hunted or treated like monsters?"
"Most nobles and politicians would tell you no, that beastman have been welcomed into society and have equal rights with the other humanoid races."
"In truth, there are still many beastman who are persecuted and killed for spite and sport. There are even rumours that beastman hides are sold at a high price in the black markets."
"People still fear and hate us in many places, if only less openly."
Any similarities with real world homosexuality is not mere coincidence.