Posts

Showing posts from January, 2020

Same Sex Relationships in India

The of same sex relationship is often frowned upon in India . It is considered   ‘ abnormal’ for a person to be in a same sex relationship.   It is important to have discussions on this topic because it is indeed a real situation. When a child finds himself or herself attracted to the same sex they should know that it is normal and should not be afraid to accept it. Discussions on this topic are needed so that people do not make fun of people who are gay or lesbian. However , the situation in India is quite different. Certain sections of the society are not even ready to accept that there is such a thing as same sex relationship. It is quickly brushed off by claiming that   ‘ it is a disease’ or that ‘ it is just a phase’. The biggest challenge for a same sex couple is to convince their parents. I don’t know the exact figures but there are very few parents who are supportive of their children’s decision to be in a same sex relation.     Most parents are a...