Gs Paper-2
Syllabus: Vulnerable sections of society and schemes related to vulnerable sections, laws for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections.
Context:
- The pride month celebrations and the many LGBTQ+ friendly parties happening in Delhi, but queer safe spaces are rare.
- Since Section 377 of the IPC was decriminalised in 2018, Delhi has transitioned into a city where gay bashes in nightclubs, pride meets at cafes and gay-themed film festivals and book readings are routinely held.
- However, discrimination against the community is still prevalent in every stratum of society and many queer persons said they felt unsafe attending events because they feared getting “outed”.
LGBTIQ+:
- LGBTQ is an acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning.
- These terms are used to describe a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
Difficulties Faced by LGBTIQ+ Community:
- Heterosexuality: They are experiencing intolerance, discrimination, harassment, and the threat of violence due to their sexual orientation than those that identify themselves as heterosexual.
- In-equality & Violence: They face inequality and violence in every place around the world. They face torture from people who mock them and make them realize that they are different from others.
- Deprived in Rights: In many countries, the rights enjoyed by opposite-sex couples are not enjoyed by same-sex couples. They are prohibited from those rights.
- Isolation from society: They gradually develop low self-esteem and low self-confidence and become isolated from friends and family.
- Conflict in Family itself: Lack of communication between LGBT children and their parents often leads to conflict in the family. Many LGBT youths are placed in foster care or end up in juvenile detention or on the streets.
- Racial Discrimination: Additionally, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people face poverty and racism daily. They suffer from social and economic inequalities due to continuous discrimination in the workplace.
Insta Links:
To read about Section 377: click here
Practice Questions:
Q. ‘Discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community is still prevalent in every stratum of society’. Discuss the difficulties faced by the community along with various judgments to safeguard their rights. (10M)
Q. Which of the following judgements is/are associated with the LGBTQ+ community?
- Navtej Singh Johar vs Union of India
- Justice K.S. Puttaswamy vs Union of India
- Naz Foundation vs Government of Delhi
- SR Bommai vs Union of India
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a. 1, 2 and 3 only
b. 2, 3 and 4 only
c. 1 and 2 only
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans: (a)
