Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Issues in the Contemporary Era

Authors

Neeraj Singh Manhas, Ph. D Research Scholar, Political Science Department, Sardar Patel University, V.V. Nagar.Follow

Abstract

Sexual orientation and the gender identity issues in the Contemporary era includes the discrimination and other practices against individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation and gender identity which are very serious violations of the human rights. The basic human rights issue for homosexual, bisexual and transgendered individuals is the freedom from discriminatory practices and acts of violence, decriminalisation of same sex relationships and marriage equality. The Draconian law criminalising consensual same-sex acts between adults continue to exist in many countries including India. The present work seeks to elucidate the causality of such grievous violations in almost all the parts of the world. The critical analysis of various provisions of the International Human Rights law and other legal systems has provided an insight into the lacunae existing in the present legal system.

Recommended Citation

Singh Manhas, Neeraj (2021) "Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Issues in the Contemporary Era," The World Research of Political Science Journal: Vol. 4: Iss. 1, Article 5.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/wrpsj/vol4/iss1/5