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IMSD deplores the demonisation of sexual minorities by Kerala’s rightwing Muslims

IMSD deplores the demonisation of sexual minorities by Kerala’s rightwing Muslims

Indian Muslims for Secular Democracy (IMSD) strongly condemns the concerted effort by the Muslim rightwing in Kerala — including leaders of the Jamaat-e-Islami and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), and some Muslim-run websites — to ridicule, vilify, denigrate and demonise Muslims who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community. It is a tragic irony that while the minority Muslim community[Read More…]

by 18/03/2023 Comments are Disabled India
Demand for Same-sex Marriage Pending Since 1991 – Indian Parliament Continues to Stonewall the Debate

Demand for Same-sex Marriage Pending Since 1991 – Indian Parliament Continues to Stonewall the Debate

“Amend the Special Marriages Act to allow for marriages between people of the same sex (or between people who may be inter-sexed, or have undergone sex-change surgery, and any others). All consequential legal benefits of marriage should extend to gay marriages as well, including the right to adopt children, to execute a partner’s will, to inherit, etc. Same-sex couples should[Read More…]

by 14/01/2023 Comments are Disabled Patriarchy
Asexuality- An Emerging Identity

Asexuality- An Emerging Identity

Understanding what has commonly been viewed as dysfunctional or repressed sexuality is now coming to light, at least among youth. As per the Asexual Visibility and Education Network (AVEN), an Asexual is a person who does not experience sexual attraction, and Asexuality is the lack of sexual attraction to others or low or absent interest in or desire for sexual activity. It may be considered a sexual orientation or[Read More…]

by 05/04/2022 Comments are Disabled Patriarchy
“Can The LGBTQIA Community In India Trust Its Parliament?”

“Can The LGBTQIA Community In India Trust Its Parliament?”

The Indian State never tires of pontificating and appealing to alleged Naxalites/ Maoists/ terrorists/ militants/ separatists/ freedom fighters to shun violence, come under the Indian Constitution and adopt parliamentary path. The LGBTQIA movement has been peaceful; legal & constitutional; and democratic. Why is Parliament then vary of discussing the Gay Manifesto? By way of partial repeal of Section 377 Indian[Read More…]

by 07/10/2021 Comments are Disabled India