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Him and Her. He and She. Two words that establish identities without the need of one’s name today, two words used by society to create gender roles, create a system of power that discriminates against those who exist outside the ‘binary’.
Non-binary or gender-queer encompasses a wide spectrum of gender … Continue Reading
As the quarantine dragged on with no foreseeable end in sight, I had decided to begin watching Sex and the City- a show set in New York, with four powerful female leads. This show has gained cult status in the years since it has aired (spanning over six seasons, two … Continue Reading
One of the most frequently discussed topics about the LGBTQ+ community is its tumultuous relationship with the Church. Explicitly, how far the Church has come along in accepting the community.
The Catholic Church has declared that as a person does not choose to be either homosexual or heterosexual, being gay … Continue Reading
In 2019, modern India is celebrating pride with her head held a little higher, especially since the previous year saw such massive progress in the fight for equality. However, a majority of our usually conservative society is still trying to wrap their heads around the movement and the change … Continue Reading
If you find yourself at a red stoplight in India, chances are you might find them squeezing through the gaps between the cars, tapping on windows, and unceremoniously asking for money. They often wear vibrant outfits and wait at traffic signals as their only means of livelihood. What you see … Continue Reading
On the 6th of September 2018, in a ruling by the Supreme Court, homosexuality was decriminalised in India. The day was one of great celebration for the country’s queer community and marked an important turning point in India’s LGBTQ+ history.
While there is little doubt of the widespread relief and … Continue Reading
“Why is it that, as a culture, we are more comfortable seeing two men holding guns than holding hands?”
-Earnest Gaines
On June 28th, 1969, New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar located in Greenwich Village in New York City. This bar welcomed gay people and … Continue Reading
“All genders are equal, and some genders are not more equal than others.”
~ George S.Orrywell
On a warm, splendidly depressing morning of my 12th grade boards, I sat in my car, amidst the grand chaos that is the Silk Board junction. If you are a Bangalorean, you would … Continue Reading
Last year, a very ordinary Sunday saw the launch of the Ally March culture in Manipal, in association with the Q&A Network. After almost a year, School of Communication (SOC) had the second edition of the Pride support Ally March on 4th February 2018, as a pre-event for their … Continue Reading
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