Question Q.10GS2GS1
The recognition of LGBTQ rights in India marks significant progress, but the journey towards full societal integration and acceptance remains arduous, necessitating a profound socio-cultural shift. Elaborate.
Main Body
Supreme Court in NALSA Case (2014) recognized transgender as 3rd gender and in Naz foundation case down section 377 of IPC, recognizing the LGBTQ rights in India.
Challenges faced by LGBTQ community:
1Discrimination - They are yet to be accepted by the society
Individuals can't come out & speak openly about their sexuality
2Societies not giving homes to homosexual couples
2Lack of legal recourse - Insensitive attitude by police
3Same-sex marriage not being recognized - Supriya Stapak case
4Violence and threats
5Cyber harassment & cyber bullying faced on a daily basis.
Steps to be taken:
Role of Family - teaching young children about gender sensitivity
Role of Society:
gender neutral uniforms in schools (done by Kerela)
NGOs raising voice against discrimination (e.g. NLUFC foundation)
Role of Government:
"SMILE" scheme for education
Saphalaan by Kerala
Aosekshti by Odisha will ensure their empowerment
Right to one's sexual preference & bodily autonomy is a recognized human right.
169 words9 paragraphs9 bullet points
- Correctly cites landmark legal judgments
- Identifies key challenges systematically
- Addresses both legal and social dimensions
- References specific case law
- Discusses multi-stakeholder approach
- Mentions specific state-level initiatives
- Emphasizes role of family, society, and government
- Grounds argument in human rights framework
Topper
ABHISHEK SHARMA
AIR 382024
Subject & Paper
GS2GS1
Topic
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism & Secularism
LGBTQ rights and social acceptance
Legal recognition and societal challenges
Writing Stats
169
Total words
9
Paragraphs
9
Bullets