Why gender-neutrality won’t fix India’s broken rape laws
India’s new criminal code fails to protect LGBTQ+ folks from rape. Everybody agrees it’s a problem. Few agree on the solution. How did we get here?
LawIndia’s new criminal code fails to protect LGBTQ+ folks from rape. Everybody agrees it’s a problem. Few agree on the solution. How did we get here?
LawGay spas in Delhi are a sanctuary for many men, offering rare spaces for them to find desire and kinship.
CultureThe quest for acceptance and professional success is driving some Hijra persons to fairness treatments that are unregulated and can be risky.
BodiesIn desi porn as in real life, caste often determines which bodies are considered sexy and worthy of pride.
CasteQueer love is often forbidden in small town India. Two women, separated by caste, class, and religion, dared to defy the order.
CasteIndian parents and community libraries are turning to queer literature for children to help them be sensitive to varied sexual and gender identities.
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