Thursday, July 9, 2009

Homosexuality

Recent judgement by the Delhi High Court on the Article 377 thereby suggesting legalising of Homo sexuality has been met with diverse reactions, liberals see it as a victory of choice and the Conservative see it as beginning of end. The perspectives are important and also define the approach. Homosexuality has been part of our society and on and off there have been reports about homosexual abuses, I have been hearing about the famous Launde ka Naach in the marriages , any boy who is fair is referred to as chikana (normally a salutation reserved for girls). things which are part of the life never shock as there is an underlying legitimacy however, as soon as it comes to our face we react and if it is disturbing the status quo the reaction is violent and of disbelief.
Any way the judgement recognises the right of choice and it also stresses that it is a matter between two adults. Adult here assumes criticality and the source of rationality as if the adults cannot make wrong decisions.
Whatever, whichever side and what you think the issue has given everybody something new in the times of depression to discuss the media is abuzz, activists are over burdened running from one studio to another , bharat sena, bajrang dal and likes have got an issue to protest come on boys after a long time.
Stand up and speak out as it is an important rather a milestone decision and should be upheld in the name of respecting choices made by ADULTS
Cheers

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