So a few days ago I got a recommendation from youtube to watch this video. I really hope that each one of you reading this will watch it. This video is about how the people from the LGBTQ community talk about their experiences.
On 6th September, 2018, in India many people rejoiced. That day came as a blessing for the LGBTQ community. The Supreme court gave a judgement on Section-377, which finally decriminalized homosexuality in India. Well India has joined other 25 countries in decriminalizing homosexuality.
Here’s a List of countries:
Netherlands- 2000
Belgium-2003
Canada-2005
spain-2005
South Africa-2006
Norway-2008
Mexico-2009
Sweden-2009
Iceland-2010
Portugal-2010
Argentina-2010
Denmark-2011
Uruguay-2013
New Zealand-2013
France-2013
Brazil-2013
United Kingdom-2013
Luxembourg-2014
Finland-2015
Ireland-2015
United States-2015
Colombia-2016
Germany-2017
Malta-2017
Over the past decade, LGBT people have gained more tolerance and acceptance in India. LGBTQ refers to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,Transgender and Queer. Nonetheless, most LGBT people in India fear discrimination from their families, friends and the society as homosexuality is still seen shameful. They still face social stigma and abuse. Let me clear one thing, Society is a large group of people but it does not mean that you are not a part of it. When we talk about society you, yourself are included in it as well. Hence, to change the norms and the social ranking of this society, you should also take part and respect each and every human being and their choices. People in the LGBTQ community are fighting for equal rights and acceptance. Especially, Transgender people face a lot of difficulty in finding acceptance. The whole community is looked down upon all the time. The prejudiced minds lead them to think that LGBTQ community is odd and very different. Moreover, they are often taken to doctors or “tantriks” as people believe that the person has some kind of medical problem or the evil has taken over the body. Homosexualty remains more acceptable in Indian youth but among families,homes and schools it still remains a constant problem.
Discrimination is still present among rural areas and due to this LGBT people face rejection. Infact, they are often forced into marriages with opposite sex. Being L,G,B,T or Q is not a ‘problem’, nor is it a ‘choice’ as such. Individuals who have sexual preferences that differ from what would appear to be the ‘norm’, due to differing learned behaviours and, you know, having a personal perspective and mindset that differs from everyone else’s. Saying that it’s objectively wrong for people to have sexual preferences that differ from the norm is objectively wrong itself. Even The Article 15 of our Indian Constitution states that
“Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, Sex or place of birth.”
Talking about marriages, though homosexuality is decriminalized, same-sex marriages are not yet legal in India and as long as the same-sex marriages get legal status,the LGBTQ will still face legal problems in adopting children. It is very important for the community to get the same-sex marriage legal because then only it will bring the feeling that all couples are equal and all of them have the rights to do what they want. Religious extremist groups are against to the same-sex marriages, and often causes trouble for the LGBTQ community.
Each one of us has the right to live in this society with respect, so why not LGBTQ community? It’s not about what our religion says but about what humanity says and stating that even Lord Rama had given a boon to hijras for their loyalty.
It’s definitely a victory for each and everyone of us that homosexuality has been decriminalized but we have a long way to go in achieving equal rights and complete acceptance for the LGBTQ community in India.
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