Archive for the tag Homophobia
Speaking of Beyoncé, I was once under the sway of her masterful self-titled album for weeks on end. Her sexiest songs, right from the wild Drunk in Love to the teasing Blow, the raunchy Partition and the passionate Rocket, unleashed my inner femininity.
4-Part Poem On LGBTQ Workspace In India
Always comforted by binaries
So used to divisions of only Two
I found myself baffled when I
Entered the Ladies’ Room
And found a bunch of men
Reel Desires: Chennai International Queer Film Festival 2017
The 27 films selected for this year, from nearly 70 submissions, include shorts, documentaries and feature length films from 12 countries.
From Mumbai to Chicago: Being Non-Binary and Doing Drag
You are valid if you're still in the closet, you're valid irrespective of when you come out, you're valid if you decide to never come out.
Reclaiming Language By The LGBTQIA Community
Queer activists have not only used “queer” as a self-referential label, but have also endeavored to make it part of the national dialog about sexual preference.
LGBTQ Pride, Donald Trump, And US
Trump's victory signals not only a deep divide within the US--a divide that is not by any means new but just more visible now--but also a failure of the Democrats and liberal democracy that many (myself included) had come to cherish.
5 Noteworthy Films On Stonewall Riots
Since its Pride time, I want to share my all-time favourite films on the Stonewall riots. An event that is still remembered, celebrated, changed how LGBTQ people are perceived, and became a symbol of empowerment for the community.
6 Must Read Short Poems of Yoon Hyun Seok
For gay poet Yun Hyun Seok, his name preceded and confirmed his existence/essence.
A Rain of Flower: Poet Yoon Hyun Seok
Society is constituted by language and language is constituted by society. It is through language that our existence is communicated and confirmed.
Can Liberal Education Exclude LGBTQs?
I wish I had exposed my University, a bastion of liberal education, which I hold in high regard nevertheless, for its hypocrisy when it came to the LGBTQ issues.
3 Eye-Opening Interviews With LBT Film-makers At The Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Fest 2017
In conversation with Maaria Sayed, film-maker of Chudala; Karishma Dube, film-maker of Devi; and Rajesh James, film-maker of Naked Wheels.
Sweekar: Towards LGBTQ Acceptance
Sweekar looks at creating an open platform for LGBTQ and allies to exchange viewpoints and intermingle.
“Cure To Homosexuality” – Issued In Public Interest
If ever one is encountered with a homosexual, please to use/advocate the use of any or all of the treatments prescribed below.
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: Five Reasons Why We Still Need It In India
Every year May 17th is celebrated as the international day against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia to mark how far many societies have come to empower people of all sexualities and genders.
Bhopal Hosts Its First Pride March On 17th May
To speak a little more on the same, and other pride events organized by Bhopal Pride Team - we did a quick chat with Shubham SInghai & Disha Malviya.
8 Best Coming Out Films (Hindi & English)
The following are a few movies made in India and abroad to aid children and young adults on that journey of self-acceptance, coming out and feeling at ease with their identity.
A To Z: Queer Celebrities Who Saved And Inspired Me
No one should have to deal with sexism, homophobia and of course prejudices against mental illness all at once.
Busting The Top 6 Lesbian Myths
This is our top, but by no means exhaustive, girl-on-girl myth busting guide.
UP Police Arrests Lesbian Couple In A Village of Shamli District
The couple disclosed in the police station that they love each other and have desire to live together.
AltBalaji’s Boygiri Tells Story Of That One Gay Guy Among The Straights
The show is fun, pure, unadulterated, slaphappy comic story of boys next door.