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For one reason or the other, some people do not like to be open about their gender identity or sexual orientation. Sometimes, it may be difficult to be expressive about …
For one reason or the other, some people do not like to be open about their gender identity or sexual orientation. Sometimes, it may be difficult to be expressive about …
The Paurashpur trailer dropped on December 7th, revealing an orgy of sexual violence against women, hints of queer desire, Milind Soman wearing jewellery (SHOCK, HORROR!) and also carrying a sword (cognitive dissonance, …
Your idea of gender is so fragile, all a man has to do is wear eyeliner to break it Read More »
I organise an event called Shabda every year for Namma Pride in Bengaluru. This year, the Namma Pride team said, we won’t do a Pride March in person, and we …
I have been OUT for ten years now. Loud and proud, out and about. I have marched, sauntered, run (with high heeled shoes and flats and sometimes my bare feet) …
Over the years, there has always been a misconception that gender identity and sexual orientation are interconnected. The universal declaration of human Rights says, “All human beings are born free …
Difference between Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Read More »
To be LGBTQ in India has been far from easy. Of course, it was a victory when the government amended Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) to decriminalize …
What is it Like to be Accepted as LGBTQ In India, an Eye Opener Read More »
Coming out story of Rajan (name changed), gives every LGBTQ+ individual some hope. Though things do not work out initially, they fall in place with self acceptance to start with. …
LGBTQ dating apps are getting bigger by the numbers. The good news for the LGBTQ community is that creators around the world are being considerate towards the community and have …
To celebrate Pride Month i.e. June 2020, at AYA, we organised a writing competion on the Sheroes platform. Here are the LGBTQ stories, expressions and words of solidarity, which were submitted …