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Celebrating alternate sexuality

Started by Shana A, April 28, 2010, 07:42:48 AM

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Shana A

April 28, 2010, 07:42:48 AM

PUSHPA ACHANTA, 27 Apr 2010
Celebrating alternate sexuality

http://bangalore.citizenmatters.in/blogs/show_entry/1948-celebrating-alternate

An insensitive and ignorant society labels them eunuchs, hermaphrodites, kojja, ali, ombathu, and so on. But they prefer theterms hijra, kothi, jogappa, panthi, mangalamukhi, gay, lesbian, intersex, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, etc. Often ostracized by their loved ones for daring to be open and different, they are among society's most marginalized and traditionally excluded. Further, the state and its representatives harass and discriminate against them denying them fundamental rights and benefits like housing, education, employment, healthcare, identity cards. However, for over a decade, the sexual minority community has been demanding humane and dignified treatment and basic entitlements. Additionally, alternate sexual persons have been expressing themselves creatively through pride marches, films, photo exhibitions and the performing arts. Also, they are enlightening others about themselves through personal dialogues and public discussions.

One event which combined most of the above was the second edition of the three day Bangalore Queer Film Festival (BQFF).
"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." Oscar Wilde
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