In 2018, Indian Supreme Court decriminalized 377act. It was a historical verdict for the LGBTQIA+ family. But did it change our lives? Are the grassroot level getting any benefit? How post decriminalization is different from the previous?
Let me start by saying it hasn't changed our attitude or mentality a bit. Our community is, was and probably always will be a place for free and unlimited sex, multiple sex partners, no liability, no legal consequences. But why?
The reason could be "Hookup Culture". Hookup or simply 'easy sex' with or without money, is a concept that is widely adapted in the most developed to under developed countries. Although prostitution is considered as the oldest profession in the world, it seems we are no better than our straight counterparts. Online meet and quick sex to satisfy physical needs not only attracts gay but also straight people too. What we don't realize is that businesses are being set up using this mentality. Apps like blued ,planet romeo, grinder or even Facebook are promoting this purposely to hook up more people who feel mentally isolated just because of their sexual orientation. A huge population from our community spend their time online just to get attention from others. Nowadays meeting someone is only restricted to sex. No wonder people are often rude and abusive while talking to someone online. Thus relationship suffers from this and we tend to lose our faith in humanity.
What can we do individually?
Well Change should start from self. Until we are concerned about things that affects us personally we can't think of others on the opposite end.
Lastly"Be the change that you wish to see in others."
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