LGBTQIA+ - Different Truths

November 26, 2024
Sohini Roychowdhury
History & Culture, LGBTQIA+, Mythology

Enduring Love Beyond Gender: A Look at LGBTQIA+ History

Sohini delves into the LGBTQIA+ community’s history, referencing ancient texts, Greek mythology, and art, highlighting gender fluidity and love’s enduring nature, exclusively for Different Truths. The LGBTQIA+ community is...

November 22, 2024
Dr Ketaki Datta
Criticism, LGBTQIA+

Love, Loss and Loyalty: Examining Same-Sex Relationships in Two Novels

Ketaki’s erudite article explores same-sex love using Attachment Theory, comparing Majumdar’s “The Scent of God” and Winterson’s “Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit”, exclusively for Different Truths. Abstract: This...

April 3, 2024
Shormita Bose
Advocacy, Films, Gender, LGBTQIA+, Literature

Love is Love: Evolution of LGBTQIA+ Rights in India

Shormita explores LGBTQIA+ issues in India: stigma, family rejection, and rising visibility in media, exclusively for Different Truths. Homosexual relationships are highly stigmatised in Indian culture and society. In...

March 22, 2024
Dr. Shaivya Singh
Advocacy, Gender, LGBTQIA+

Love in Action: Addressing Financial Challenges for the LGBTQIA+

Shaivya emphasises the need for culturally competent and accessible services to address LGBTQIA+ mental health issues caused by discrimination and stigma, exclusively for Different Truths. In recent times, with...

March 15, 2024
Dr. Shaivya Singh
Education, Gender, Identity, LGBTQIA+

Drag Queen Vernacular: Unique Expressions of the LGBTQIA+ Community

Shaivya explores the complex relationship between language, identity, and self-expression for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQIA+) individuals, exclusively for Different Truths. Language is more than just a...

March 1, 2024
Dr. Shaivya Singh
Gender, LGBTQIA+

Finding Love: Non-Binary Beauty & the Power of Self-Acceptance

In a bold challenge to societal norms, non-binary individuals are pushing boundaries and redefining beauty through a journey of self-discovery, rebellion, and resilience, explains Shaivya, writing exclusively for Different...

February 16, 2024
Tabassum Tahmina Shagufta Hussein
LGBTQIA+, Parenting, Special Feature

Valentine’s Day: Respecting all Love Relationships

Tabassum argues in favour of the LGBTQ community, particularly on this Valentine’s Day, when all love relationships are celebrated. Sadly, the Third Gender continues to be excluded and persecuted....

February 10, 2023
Shourya Sharma
LGBTQIA+, Music

Pop Talk: January, a Month of Music Awards

Shourya gives us a sneak peek into the pop music trends in January. He discusses two coveted awards, Golden Globe and Critics Choice – exclusively for Different Truths. As...

May 9, 2022
Dr. Sudipta Mishra
Education, Gender, LGBTQIA+

Sex Education: Why Avoid Conversing About Sex with Children?

One of the major reasons to educate children about sex is the rampant increase in sexual abuse, child rape, molestation, and unwanted pregnancies, argues Sudipta. An exclusive for Different...

February 2, 2022
Shormita Bose
Advocacy, Gender, Human Rights, LGBTQIA+, Pandemic

Pandemic Pushes Transgenders into Deprivation & Death

Shormita takes a hard look at the plight of the transgenders during the pandemic. These marginalised people are being pushed into deprivation and death. She advocates their cause, exclusively...

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