Queer Sheer

Disclaimer -   The following piece is based on a mix of opinions and facts derived from various sources. We do not intend to offend the sentiments of any individual or community.  Photo by Carl Tronders on Unsplash Being queer is not easy by anyone's definition of the term. There are challenges to be faced everyday and hurdles to be overcome constantly. But sometimes the life of a queer individual can be made even more complex by other factors of their identity. Intersectionality is a theory that studies the ways in which a mix of various social and political identities of an individual intersect to create unique systems of discrimination and disadvantages. Various markers of identity like gender, caste, race, class, sexuality, disability, etc. can intersect with each other and affect the life of a person.  Intersectionality as a theory was introduced in 1989 by Kimberlé Crenshaw, an American scholar. While originally the theory was formulated to understand how the ...

Disclaimer - The following piece is based on a mix of opinions and facts derived from various sources. We do not intend to offend the sentiments of any individual or community .  Pronouns are primarily linguistic tools but in the current realm of language, they can be more than just linguistic tools. Pronouns are wwwww very personal and also play a key rolew in determining the respect given to the individual’s identity. Pronouns foster a sense of affirmation and also inclusivity among the people. With the huge increase of the LGBTQ advocacy, the need for using appropriate pronouns goes without saying and this is mainly essential for creating environments which embrace diversity and uphold the dignity of the community.  (Image Credit: ProudZebra) The common pronouns that we use daily are predominantly binary in nature. These include she/her/hers and he/him/his. But there exist non binary pronouns too which are necessary to be made aware of to reduce stress and anxiety of the qu...

Disclaimer - The following piece is based on a mix of opinions and facts derived from various sources. We do not intend to offend the sentiments of any individual or community.  As we know, marriages are a social necessity for an individual irrespective of their gender or sex. Marriage is a personal right and is a right given to everyone to exercise in society. Legalizing same-sex marriages doesn’t just uphold the equality or liberty of the civilians but it transcends the stereotypical and hostile world towards LGBTQ community and stands as a declaration of societal acceptance, and also as a fundamental step towards a more inclusive society.  The power of legalization of any activity has a tremendous impact on society especially in a country like India. Same-sex marriage as a civil law enables the queer community to express their love openly to their partners and do valuable contributions to their community which is not the case if this is criminalized as the law itself can cr...

Disclaimer -   The following piece is based on a mix of opinions and facts derived from various sources. We do not intend to offend the sentiments of any individual or community.  Growing up as a non-cishet individual has no shortage of challenges. There are challenges to be faced at every step of the way. It only further breaks your heart when you find that there is barely any character that you resonate with in your favourite shows. And even worse is when queer characters are put into the series for mere token gestures.  We are queer and we do not want to see characters from our community being pushed to the margins or being ridiculed. We want them to take the centre stage and see the world from their perspective. We want to witness their side of the story. We too have the right to watch people from our community play the protagonist in a well-crafted fictional setup. And if you resonate with this, this article is for you. Here is our list of recommendations for yo...