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VOL. 3, ISSUE 3 (2018)
A study on LGBT rights
Authors
Prashant
Abstract
LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and along with heterosexual they describe people's gender identity. Hindus regard all beings as manifestations of one universal Atman (Spirit), Atman has no gender. LGBT people in India face legal and social difficulties not experienced by non-LGBT persons. Sexual activity between two persons of the same sex is criminalized under section 370 of IPC. India does, however, legally recognize Hijras as a gender separate from men or women, making the country one of the few in the world to legally recognize a third gender. LGBT community has some demands and grievances against the state, albeit the state has given some rights to LGBT community, especially to the transgender or Hijra section. ‘Right to vote’ has been given to the transgender community in 1994. The rights of LGBT have not gained recognition in several countries. Countries like India and others, are still hesitating to provide legal recognition to the rights of Gay, Lesbian and third gender to live with dignity. The Indian Panel Code Act 377 violates and is obstacle in providing the rights and reorganization to the marriages of the LGBT communities. Large sections of liberal people in Indian society are in support for the recognition of LGBT rights, unprogressive section of Indian society- conservative, religious, traditional and still consider LGBT relations are unnatural, unethical and oppose the legalization of LGBT rights. Justice is the first principle of social institution. So LGBT rights are considered human rights and civil rights. The Constitution of India protects and promotes diversity and ensures an egalitarian society that rights of homosexuality are Constitutional morality.
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Pages:187-189
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Prashant "A study on LGBT rights". International Journal of Advanced Research and Development, Vol 3, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 187-189
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