: Racism, religion and identity: A glimpse into the lives and experiences of queer Mizos #IndiaNEWS On September 6, 2018, the Supreme Court read down Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code holding that

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Racism, religion and identity: A glimpse into the lives and experiences of queer Mizos #IndiaNEWS
On September 6, 2018, the Supreme Court read down Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code holding that it was unconstitutional “in so far as it criminalises consensual sexual conduct between adults of the same sex�. This landmark judgement was a result of decades of struggle through petitions and protests by queer rights activists and organisations. It was a moment of triumph for India’s queer community. The judgement was not only a symbol of social progress but also a turning point of decolonisation from the draconian British-era laws. However, while the queer community in big cities held celebrations, those living on the margins were cautiously optimistic. For most, rainbow flags and pride celebrations are a distant yearning.In India, the representation of queer voices in the media, academia, community work, and politics is disproportionately made up of largely of upper-caste, upper-class, mainland citizens who can afford to live comparatively comfortable lives as themselves. Queer individuals on the margins are an after-thought within the movement or considered when they are used to score diversity points. The multifaceted discrimination faced by queer individuals grappling with other social oppressions is rarely discussed. In Mizoram, queer Mizos face sexual orientation and gender-based discrimination, while in mainland India they grapple...Read more

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