The document discusses issues faced by the LGBT community in India including homophobia, marginalization, health issues, family rejection, discrimination in employment, negative media portrayals, barriers to healthcare, and criminalization under Section 377. It analyzes stakeholders in advocating for LGBT rights and health issues. Key stakeholders that could influence change are the government, judiciary, international organizations, religious bodies, NGOs, LGBT community groups, and the media. The power of these stakeholders comes from policies, laws, funding, social influence, and collective advocacy efforts to build support and empower the LGBT community. While some progress has been made, more advocacy is still needed to ensure equal rights and end discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Homosexuals and their rights in India.Prabha Karan
The document discusses LGBT rights and issues faced by the LGBT community. It defines LGBT as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. It provides statistics on LGBT population in India and discusses laws criminalizing homosexuality in various countries. The document argues that homosexuality is natural and not against religion. It outlines problems faced by the LGBT community such as discrimination, hate crimes and homelessness. The document discusses pride parades and welfare schemes for transgender people in India. It concludes by listing various rights that the LGBT community needs.
The document discusses the history and current state of LGBT rights and culture. It explains the origins and meaning of the term LGBT and its growing mainstream acceptance. While LGBT people experience some tolerance in the Philippines, discrimination still exists and legal protections are limited. The document advocates for respecting all people regardless of attributes like gender identity.
This document discusses LGBT discrimination in society. It defines LGBT as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and provides statistics showing most U.S. adults identify as straight. The document outlines forms of discrimination faced by LGBT individuals, such as higher rates of bullying, suicide, and workplace discrimination. It also discusses the wage gap between LGBT and heterosexual individuals. Finally, it suggests ways to reduce stigma against LGBT people through education and anti-discrimination policies.
This document discusses LGBT health and healthcare disparities. It provides statistics showing that LGBT individuals make up a minority of the US population and are understudied. LGBT people face more barriers to healthcare access and are more likely to lack a regular provider. Without access to care, conditions like HIV can go undetected and spread. The document calls for efforts like increasing LGBT-inclusive data collection, education to reduce stigma, and policies protecting LGBT patients to help address healthcare disparities. An interdisciplinary, systemic approach is needed to improve health outcomes for LGBT populations.
This document discusses educational and social issues faced by LGBT students in U.S. schools. It finds that LGBT students experience high rates of harassment, bullying, and physical assault based on their sexual orientation. This leads to increased absenteeism, lower academic performance, and higher dropout rates for LGBT students compared to their heterosexual peers. The document also examines what policies and school programs, such as Gay-Straight Alliances and supportive staff, have been shown to help improve the school experience and performance of LGBT students.
The document discusses LGBT rights and why the author supports them. The author cares about LGBT rights because they have friends and family members who are part of the LGBT community. The author feels people should be accepted for who they are regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The document also discusses international symbols of LGBT rights like the rainbow flag. It describes organizations like the Human Rights Campaign that advocate for LGBT equality and celebrities that support their cause. The author is doing a school project on LGBT rights by making posters and merchandise to raise money for the Human Rights Campaign. In closing, the author asks if the reader will help support LGBT rights.
LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. The document defines each term and discusses gender identity versus biological sex. It also covers topics like homophobia, transphobia, coming out, symbols of the LGBT community like the rainbow flag, and rights for LGBT people like same-sex marriage.
Homosexuals and their rights in India.Prabha Karan
The document discusses LGBT rights and issues faced by the LGBT community. It defines LGBT as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. It provides statistics on LGBT population in India and discusses laws criminalizing homosexuality in various countries. The document argues that homosexuality is natural and not against religion. It outlines problems faced by the LGBT community such as discrimination, hate crimes and homelessness. The document discusses pride parades and welfare schemes for transgender people in India. It concludes by listing various rights that the LGBT community needs.
The document discusses the history and current state of LGBT rights and culture. It explains the origins and meaning of the term LGBT and its growing mainstream acceptance. While LGBT people experience some tolerance in the Philippines, discrimination still exists and legal protections are limited. The document advocates for respecting all people regardless of attributes like gender identity.
This document discusses LGBT discrimination in society. It defines LGBT as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and provides statistics showing most U.S. adults identify as straight. The document outlines forms of discrimination faced by LGBT individuals, such as higher rates of bullying, suicide, and workplace discrimination. It also discusses the wage gap between LGBT and heterosexual individuals. Finally, it suggests ways to reduce stigma against LGBT people through education and anti-discrimination policies.
This document discusses LGBT health and healthcare disparities. It provides statistics showing that LGBT individuals make up a minority of the US population and are understudied. LGBT people face more barriers to healthcare access and are more likely to lack a regular provider. Without access to care, conditions like HIV can go undetected and spread. The document calls for efforts like increasing LGBT-inclusive data collection, education to reduce stigma, and policies protecting LGBT patients to help address healthcare disparities. An interdisciplinary, systemic approach is needed to improve health outcomes for LGBT populations.
This document discusses educational and social issues faced by LGBT students in U.S. schools. It finds that LGBT students experience high rates of harassment, bullying, and physical assault based on their sexual orientation. This leads to increased absenteeism, lower academic performance, and higher dropout rates for LGBT students compared to their heterosexual peers. The document also examines what policies and school programs, such as Gay-Straight Alliances and supportive staff, have been shown to help improve the school experience and performance of LGBT students.
The document discusses LGBT rights and why the author supports them. The author cares about LGBT rights because they have friends and family members who are part of the LGBT community. The author feels people should be accepted for who they are regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The document also discusses international symbols of LGBT rights like the rainbow flag. It describes organizations like the Human Rights Campaign that advocate for LGBT equality and celebrities that support their cause. The author is doing a school project on LGBT rights by making posters and merchandise to raise money for the Human Rights Campaign. In closing, the author asks if the reader will help support LGBT rights.
LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. The document defines each term and discusses gender identity versus biological sex. It also covers topics like homophobia, transphobia, coming out, symbols of the LGBT community like the rainbow flag, and rights for LGBT people like same-sex marriage.
This document provides information and resources for working with LGBTQ youth. It includes definitions of key terms, statistics on LGBTQ youth in Tennessee showing high rates of bullying and lack of community acceptance, and tips for supporting LGBTQ youth. Resources outlined include databases, journals, websites and community organizations serving LGBTQ youth in Tennessee.
This document discusses LGBTQ rights and inequalities. It notes that around 3% of the population identifies as gay or lesbian, yet they face discrimination and a lack of basic human rights. Examples are provided of victimization of LGBTQ individuals through physical attacks and hate crimes. The document calls for solutions like awareness, education, and advocacy to promote acceptance and equal rights. The conclusion emphasizes that all humans deserve basic rights regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
This document discusses gender identity and sexuality. It defines key terms like gender, sex, transgender, transsexual, and sexual orientation. It notes that gender refers to whether one identifies as male or female, while sex is defined biologically. It also discusses the struggles that LGBTQ individuals face with discrimination, religious conflicts, and fear of coming out. The document advocates for greater acceptance of all people regardless of their gender or sexuality.
Lesbian refers to a woman attracted to other women. Gay refers to a man attracted to other men. Bisexual refers to attraction to both males and females. Transgender is a general term for those whose gender identity differs from their birth sex. Several myths about LGBT people are dispelled by facts, including that homosexuality is not an illness that can be cured and that one's sexual orientation is determined early in life, not by seduction. While LGBT people experience higher rates of mental health issues and substance abuse, this is due to societal stress rather than sexual orientation itself.
This document discusses the importance of inclusive terminology for non-normative gender and sexual identities. It argues that naming identities empowers people to define themselves and that inclusive language shows respect. While some argue there are too many labels, the document says this ignores the importance of representation and visibility for marginalized groups. It also notes that discrimination and violence remain problems, so continued advocacy is needed to promote acceptance and equal rights.
This document discusses LGBT health disparities. Minority stress from discrimination and stigma experienced by LGBT individuals can negatively impact their mental and physical health, contributing to higher rates of issues like substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, and depression. Health disparities also stem from a lack of healthcare providers with cultural competence regarding LGBT health issues. The document advocates for healthcare professionals to receive more training to address assumptions and biases, and to help reduce health disparities facing the LGBT community through informed, inclusive, and non-judgmental care.
This document summarizes key aspects of the LGBT movement. It begins by defining the terms LGBT, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. It then discusses the biological basis for sexuality, noting research showing biological influences on brain development related to sexual orientation. The document outlines discrimination and legal issues faced by the LGBT community, such as discrimination in the workplace, family issues, and ambiguity in laws. It describes the history of LGBT rights movements in Europe and the US. In conclusion, it argues that LGBT people should have the same rights as others and that issues they face are often due to biological and environmental factors rather than inherent flaws.
This document summarizes the results of a survey on LGBT health and well-being in the South West of England. It finds that the top health concerns for respondents were mental health, sexual health, and cancer. It also discusses specific issues for transgender and lesbian/gay individuals, such as difficulties accessing gender reassignment treatment and a lack of practitioner awareness. While most respondents felt treated with respect by health services, some faced disrespectful or discriminatory treatment. Respondents generally supported better monitoring of sexual orientation and gender identity to improve services and reduce assumptions.
When working with individuals in the LGBT community, social workers must acknowledge how societal oppression and discrimination impact clients. To provide culturally competent care, social workers should understand the psychosocial stressors facing the LGBT community, such as discriminatory policies, violence, and mental health issues stemming from higher rates of bullying, abuse, and isolation. As advocates, managers, and educators, social workers are positioned to assess these influences, facilitate discussions around policy reform, and utilize treatment approaches that are sensitive to LGBT experiences and needs.
Trauma and Health Issues Among LGBTQ Youthjayembee
This presentation describes the impacts of trauma and minority stress on LGBTQ youth and discusses resultant health outcomes. Targeted resources for providers are highlighted.
Overview of recommendations for quality care at the end of life for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning or GenderQueer patients. Caring as a cultural competency.
This document discusses discrimination faced by the LGBT community and efforts to promote equality. It provides statistics showing high rates of bullying, family rejection, and mental health issues among LGBT youth. It outlines types of discrimination like abuse and unfair treatment. The document also summarizes how Section 15 of the Canadian constitution protects against LGBT discrimination, especially in workplaces and schools. It stresses the importance of education to promote understanding and acceptance of LGBT individuals.
This document provides information about LGBTQ+ identities and terms. It defines terms like lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual. It also defines key terms like sex, gender, sexuality, and attraction. The document offers tips for being an ally to LGBTQ+ individuals such as using inclusive language, keeping personal information confidential, and listening without making assumptions. It provides specific suggestions for being a transgender ally like asking about pronouns respectfully and using inclusive phrases.
The document defines various terms related to LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) identity and community. It explains that LGBT is an acronym that includes lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals. It describes the meanings of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. It discusses the rainbow flag as a symbol of LGBT pride. It also summarizes the history of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code and its recent decriminalization of homosexual acts. The document highlights discrimination faced by the LGBT community and the challenges of coming out.
This document discusses LGBTQ health topics including definitions, prevalence, health concerns, and recommendations. It defines terms like transgender, non-binary, and intersex. It states that about 9 million people in the US identify as LGBTQ. It outlines higher rates of mental health issues, substance abuse, and suicide among LGBTQ youth and discusses recommendations to support LGBTQ health and safety in schools.
The Gender and Development (GAD) approach focuses on the socially constructed differences between men and women and challenges existing gender roles. GAD refers to development that is participatory, empowering, equitable, sustainable, respects human rights, and allows self-determination. GAD was influenced by scholars in the 1970s and departs from the previous Women in Development approach by emphasizing social relationships. GAD aims to promote equality in areas like employment, remuneration, working conditions, and decision-making. However, some criticisms argue GAD may not fully explain how social relations undermine programs or neglect the bonds between men and women.
Homosexuality is still considered a ‘taboo’ in India. India today is one of the fastest developing nations with impressive economic growth rates. But is the growth rate enough to imply that India is a developing nation. A nation is also characterized by the way it treats its people. With respect to this prerogative, the way India looks at homosexuality is certainly not the way to look at it. Homosexuality is considered as a disease by most sections of the society and there are only a few sections of the society who welcome homosexuality.
This document provides information and resources for working with LGBTQ youth. It includes definitions of key terms, statistics on LGBTQ youth in Tennessee showing high rates of bullying and lack of community acceptance, and tips for supporting LGBTQ youth. Resources outlined include databases, journals, websites and community organizations serving LGBTQ youth in Tennessee.
This document discusses LGBTQ rights and inequalities. It notes that around 3% of the population identifies as gay or lesbian, yet they face discrimination and a lack of basic human rights. Examples are provided of victimization of LGBTQ individuals through physical attacks and hate crimes. The document calls for solutions like awareness, education, and advocacy to promote acceptance and equal rights. The conclusion emphasizes that all humans deserve basic rights regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
This document discusses gender identity and sexuality. It defines key terms like gender, sex, transgender, transsexual, and sexual orientation. It notes that gender refers to whether one identifies as male or female, while sex is defined biologically. It also discusses the struggles that LGBTQ individuals face with discrimination, religious conflicts, and fear of coming out. The document advocates for greater acceptance of all people regardless of their gender or sexuality.
Lesbian refers to a woman attracted to other women. Gay refers to a man attracted to other men. Bisexual refers to attraction to both males and females. Transgender is a general term for those whose gender identity differs from their birth sex. Several myths about LGBT people are dispelled by facts, including that homosexuality is not an illness that can be cured and that one's sexual orientation is determined early in life, not by seduction. While LGBT people experience higher rates of mental health issues and substance abuse, this is due to societal stress rather than sexual orientation itself.
This document discusses the importance of inclusive terminology for non-normative gender and sexual identities. It argues that naming identities empowers people to define themselves and that inclusive language shows respect. While some argue there are too many labels, the document says this ignores the importance of representation and visibility for marginalized groups. It also notes that discrimination and violence remain problems, so continued advocacy is needed to promote acceptance and equal rights.
This document discusses LGBT health disparities. Minority stress from discrimination and stigma experienced by LGBT individuals can negatively impact their mental and physical health, contributing to higher rates of issues like substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, and depression. Health disparities also stem from a lack of healthcare providers with cultural competence regarding LGBT health issues. The document advocates for healthcare professionals to receive more training to address assumptions and biases, and to help reduce health disparities facing the LGBT community through informed, inclusive, and non-judgmental care.
This document summarizes key aspects of the LGBT movement. It begins by defining the terms LGBT, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. It then discusses the biological basis for sexuality, noting research showing biological influences on brain development related to sexual orientation. The document outlines discrimination and legal issues faced by the LGBT community, such as discrimination in the workplace, family issues, and ambiguity in laws. It describes the history of LGBT rights movements in Europe and the US. In conclusion, it argues that LGBT people should have the same rights as others and that issues they face are often due to biological and environmental factors rather than inherent flaws.
This document summarizes the results of a survey on LGBT health and well-being in the South West of England. It finds that the top health concerns for respondents were mental health, sexual health, and cancer. It also discusses specific issues for transgender and lesbian/gay individuals, such as difficulties accessing gender reassignment treatment and a lack of practitioner awareness. While most respondents felt treated with respect by health services, some faced disrespectful or discriminatory treatment. Respondents generally supported better monitoring of sexual orientation and gender identity to improve services and reduce assumptions.
When working with individuals in the LGBT community, social workers must acknowledge how societal oppression and discrimination impact clients. To provide culturally competent care, social workers should understand the psychosocial stressors facing the LGBT community, such as discriminatory policies, violence, and mental health issues stemming from higher rates of bullying, abuse, and isolation. As advocates, managers, and educators, social workers are positioned to assess these influences, facilitate discussions around policy reform, and utilize treatment approaches that are sensitive to LGBT experiences and needs.
Trauma and Health Issues Among LGBTQ Youthjayembee
This presentation describes the impacts of trauma and minority stress on LGBTQ youth and discusses resultant health outcomes. Targeted resources for providers are highlighted.
Overview of recommendations for quality care at the end of life for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning or GenderQueer patients. Caring as a cultural competency.
This document discusses discrimination faced by the LGBT community and efforts to promote equality. It provides statistics showing high rates of bullying, family rejection, and mental health issues among LGBT youth. It outlines types of discrimination like abuse and unfair treatment. The document also summarizes how Section 15 of the Canadian constitution protects against LGBT discrimination, especially in workplaces and schools. It stresses the importance of education to promote understanding and acceptance of LGBT individuals.
This document provides information about LGBTQ+ identities and terms. It defines terms like lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual. It also defines key terms like sex, gender, sexuality, and attraction. The document offers tips for being an ally to LGBTQ+ individuals such as using inclusive language, keeping personal information confidential, and listening without making assumptions. It provides specific suggestions for being a transgender ally like asking about pronouns respectfully and using inclusive phrases.
The document defines various terms related to LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) identity and community. It explains that LGBT is an acronym that includes lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals. It describes the meanings of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. It discusses the rainbow flag as a symbol of LGBT pride. It also summarizes the history of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code and its recent decriminalization of homosexual acts. The document highlights discrimination faced by the LGBT community and the challenges of coming out.
This document discusses LGBTQ health topics including definitions, prevalence, health concerns, and recommendations. It defines terms like transgender, non-binary, and intersex. It states that about 9 million people in the US identify as LGBTQ. It outlines higher rates of mental health issues, substance abuse, and suicide among LGBTQ youth and discusses recommendations to support LGBTQ health and safety in schools.
The Gender and Development (GAD) approach focuses on the socially constructed differences between men and women and challenges existing gender roles. GAD refers to development that is participatory, empowering, equitable, sustainable, respects human rights, and allows self-determination. GAD was influenced by scholars in the 1970s and departs from the previous Women in Development approach by emphasizing social relationships. GAD aims to promote equality in areas like employment, remuneration, working conditions, and decision-making. However, some criticisms argue GAD may not fully explain how social relations undermine programs or neglect the bonds between men and women.
Homosexuality is still considered a ‘taboo’ in India. India today is one of the fastest developing nations with impressive economic growth rates. But is the growth rate enough to imply that India is a developing nation. A nation is also characterized by the way it treats its people. With respect to this prerogative, the way India looks at homosexuality is certainly not the way to look at it. Homosexuality is considered as a disease by most sections of the society and there are only a few sections of the society who welcome homosexuality.
Sexual minorities in India face significant discrimination and human rights issues. Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code criminalized homosexuality until it was decriminalized by the Delhi High Court in 2009. However, discrimination by family, society, media, and lack of legal protections continue to marginalize sexual minorities. They face high risks of poverty, homelessness, abuse, poor mental health outcomes like depression and suicide, and exclusion from healthcare, education and other services due to entrenched social stigma against minority sexual identities. Several organizations in India advocate for reforms to advance equality and rights for sexual minorities.
The Voice and Demands of positive Sex Workersclac.cab
Positive sex workers face dual stigma due to their work and HIV status. They experience barriers to healthcare access and invisible in HIV discussions despite evidence that decriminalizing sex work improves health outcomes. Sex workers living with HIV demand recognition of their voices and experiences and rights to work without discrimination or criminalization that fuels stigma and violence against them.
Positive sex workers face dual stigma due to their work and HIV status. They experience barriers to healthcare access and invisible in HIV discussions despite evidence that decriminalizing sex work improves health outcomes. Sex workers living with HIV demand recognition of their voices and experiences and rights to work without discrimination and access treatment and support.
This guide provides practical examples and case studies. It provides methods of addressing the issues and how to respond to the issues. It is against the backdrop of the understanding that religious leaders and traditional leaders are two of the closest institutions to the citizenry. They are central to decision making in various families and also by individuals.
The document discusses issues faced by transgender individuals in Pakistan and proposes a plan to help empower the transgender community. It outlines challenges such as discrimination, lack of rights, and difficulties finding employment that force many into begging or sex work. The plan proposes establishing a factory to provide skills training and jobs, awareness campaigns, and lobbying the government to pass laws protecting transgender rights and banning discriminatory policies. The goal is to help transgender individuals gain acceptance and equal opportunities through employment, education, and changing societal attitudes.
Human rights violations in India include discrimination and abuse against various groups. Scheduled castes and tribes face social discrimination and economic disadvantages stemming from the caste system. Women experience high rates of domestic violence and other forms of gender-based abuse like acid attacks. Minorities face religious and ethnic discrimination. Transgender and HIV/AIDS patients also experience stigma and lack of rights protections. Prisoners have their basic human rights violated through overcrowding, lack of medical care, torture, and abuse by guards. Slavery and forced labor continue to impact disabled and marginalized groups. During arrests, police often fail to follow constitutional guidelines regarding identification, recording of arrests and injuries, and access to legal counsel. Upholding human rights
This document summarizes research on the transgender population in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and the challenges they face related to HIV, health, and human rights. It notes that transgender people suffer discrimination worldwide and lack legal protections in most of Asia. In Vietnam, they are often conflated with MSM and lack recognition of their gender identity. The document reviews limited available data on health issues like HIV prevalence and access to transition-related care. It estimates the transgender population in Ho Chi Minh City to be 2,000-3,000 and notes a lack of targeted programs and legal protections for this at-risk group.
This document discusses the health and human rights challenges faced by sexual minorities in Kenya. It notes that 15.2% of new HIV infections are through men having sex with men (MSM), and 60% of MSM are currently living in heterosexual relationships. Criminalization of same-sex relations under Kenyan law presents challenges to providing HIV prevention information and services to sexual minorities. The health impacts extend beyond sexual minorities to their heterosexual partners and wider society. Transgender and intersex individuals face difficulties accessing appropriate medical care due to lack of legal protections and social stigma against sexual minorities. Recognition of sexual minorities and empowering healthcare providers are needed to improve access to HIV services for these marginalized groups in Kenya.
Government Programs and Initiatives in Addressing Social Inequality.pptxMaynard Caspillo
This document discusses government programs and initiatives to address social inequalities at the local, national, and global levels. It outlines programs in the Philippines that promote equal opportunities regardless of disability, gender, race, and ethnicity. These include reserving government jobs for persons with disabilities, ensuring accessible polling places, prohibiting bullying, and conditional cash transfers to reduce poverty and inequality. The document also discusses global initiatives like the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that aim to reduce inequalities between states and promote democratic trade.
The RH Bill is Pro-Life: De La Salle ProfessorsHarvey Diaz
The document is a statement from faculty members at De La Salle University expressing support for the Reproductive Health Bill in the Philippines. It summarizes the bill as [1] empowering women and the marginalized to make informed choices about reproductive health, [2] providing youth with knowledge to prevent unwanted pregnancies and abortions, and [3] ensuring allocation of funds for reproductive health as an important component of promoting quality of life. The faculty argue this aligns with Christian values of social responsibility and a healthy balance between population and resources.
Pathways to Equality: The Role of Men and Women in Gender EquityAtharv Kurhade
Gender sensitivity is a multifaceted concept that encompasses understanding, acknowledging, and addressing the impact of gender inequality on individuals and society. It involves recognizing the complex interplay between biological sex and socially constructed gender roles, as well as the ways in which these dynamics shape power dynamics, access to resources, and experiences of discrimination. In this comprehensive exploration of gender sensitivity, we will delve into various aspects, including the implications of gender inequality, the role of patriarchy, the importance of breaking stereotypes, and the necessity of promoting gender equality for the liberation of all genders.
Gender inequality manifests in numerous ways, affecting both men and women. Historically, women have faced systemic discrimination and oppression, resulting in limited opportunities for education, employment, and political participation. This inequality not only violates women's rights as citizens and individuals but also perpetuates harmful stereotypes and restricts the full realization of their potential. However, it is essential to recognize that gender inequality also impacts men, albeit differently. Traditional notions of masculinity can create pressure to conform to rigid gender roles, leading to mental health issues, and inhibiting emotional expression.
Understanding the notion of citizenship is crucial for contextualizing gender inequality within broader social and political frameworks. Citizenship entails not only legal rights and responsibilities but also social and cultural recognition within a community or nation. However, gender-based discrimination often undermines women's citizenship rights, denying them equal access to resources, opportunities, and decision-making processes. This violation of women's rights as citizens reflects the pervasive nature of gender inequalities and highlights the urgent need for systemic change.
Central to the perpetuation of gender inequality is the patriarchal system, which privileges men's power and dominance over women. Patriarchy operates through social structures and institutions, reinforcing traditional gender norms and perpetuating inequalities in access to resources and positions of power. By understanding patriarchy as a root cause of gender inequality, we can begin to challenge and dismantle its harmful effects, paving the way for more equitable societies.
Biological sex and socially constructed gender are distinct yet interconnected aspects of identity that shape individuals' experiences and opportunities. While biological sex refers to physical characteristics such as anatomy and genetics, gender encompasses the roles, behaviors, and identities that society attributes to individuals based on their perceived sex. It is essential to recognize that gender is not inherently tied to biology but is instead shaped by cultural norms and expectations.
Sex Education to Indian Adolescents – Need of the Houriosrjce
This document discusses the need for comprehensive sex education for Indian adolescents. It notes that India has a large adolescent population but parents and society are reluctant to discuss sexuality openly. While adolescents are curious about physical changes during puberty, they lack guidance, leading some to seek information from unreliable sources like pornography. Sex education could help address issues like teenage pregnancy, sexual abuse, and India's HIV epidemic by empowering youth with knowledge about safe and responsible behavior. However, introducing sex education remains controversial in India. The document argues that a single chapter in the school curriculum could help address the lack of reliable information available to many Indian adolescents.
This literature review examines queer studies and the marginalization of LGBT people. It discusses queer theory and how it explores gender and sexuality categorization. LGBT people face various forms of social, economic, and cultural injustice that results in their marginalization from mainstream society. This marginalization excludes them from support systems and leads to higher rates of psychological issues like depression and anxiety. While the term "queer" was previously a slur, it is now used as an umbrella term for marginalized sexual identities and as part of theoretical approaches to issues of sexual identity.
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people’s rights has been a cause of concern in the labor industry for the past five years. These are groups that have experienced significance marginalization and oppression on the basis of their sexual orientations. In many cases, people classified as LGBT are seen within most societies as outcasts. However, an increasing number of people who openly declare their institution into one or more of these groups has necessitated the protection of rights especially in the workplace (Pizer, Sears, Mallory, & Hunter, 2011). The main issues surrounding the treatment of LGBT people in the workplace is mainly during recruitment and how they are treated within the workplace. There have been cases in which people in this group are denied opportunities of employment on the basis of their sexual orientation. Essentially, there are those who have demonstrated sufficient qualification for particular positions but are not given the opportunity on equal grounds as others. On the other hand, there are those who are discriminated against in work zones by other employees and their employers. When they are socially isolated in the workplace and excluded in matters that require team mentality, their morale is affected. The nature of challenges they face depend on the characteristics of the work zones and the extent to which employers create an inclusive environment for marginalized groups.
The main source of issues and challenges faced by LGBT people is how society has constructed this group’s identity. As a matter of fact, it is these societal profiling of these people that extends to workplaces and employment zones from which they are discriminated against. For a very long time, societal values have been defined on the basis of laws, religious concepts, cultural elements and human conscience. When the psychological aspect of human conscience is concerned, people are allowed to utilize their moral standards to define their social and personal lives. However, the absence of a legal framework that protects LGBT people is the source of many issues and challenges faced by the group. On the other hand, religion and culture is characteristically rigid in relation to the impact it has on human socialism. People have based religious references to socially alienate LGBT people (Badgett, Lau, Sears, & Ho, 2007). Both Christianity and Islam present rigid representations of people with conflicting social tendencies, a factor that accounts for the discrimination LGBT people face in workplaces. Therefore, the society uses legal structures, religious references and cultural constructs to define LGBT people as unethical and ...
This document discusses issues related to sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) in the Philippines. It outlines key terms related to SOGIESC and shares results from surveys showing discrimination experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals in employment and education. The document advocates for promoting women's rights and gender equality through laws against SOGIESC discrimination and inclusive policies and programs. It argues that discussing SOGIESC is important to break misconceptions and enable government agencies to fulfill their duties in protecting diverse groups.
This document discusses several key issues faced by the LGBT community, including marginalization, family rejection, homophobia, harassment, psychological distress, economic discrimination, legal injustices, and problems with terminology. It also outlines recommendations to address these issues, such as supporting marginalized groups, engaging in cross-issue collaborations, advocating for LGBT rights, conducting sensitivity trainings, and passing anti-discrimination legislation. International human rights declarations affirm that all people are entitled to protection from discrimination regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
This document discusses several topics related to environmental ethics and gender ethics. It addresses the relationship between humans and the natural environment from an ethical perspective. It discusses how human decisions can impact the environment and future generations. It also examines the impacts of globalization on gender inequality and how women are often marginalized. Women face greater health risks and responsibilities. The document also discusses sexual harassment and discrimination against women.
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Health workforce Statistics: Current Needs and Requirements
Introduction
Trained healthcare workforce is an important determinant of efficiency and outcomes of any health system as devised by WHO health systems approach. India one of the most populous country of the world has always felt a dire need of healthcare workforce even having one of the largest medical education and capacity building system. On the other hand we have a variety of health cadre namely from an ASHA to super specialized doctors. In our presentation we have critically analyzed the distribution of health workforce in India and its impacts on health and healthcare delivery for the mass of our society.
The Health Workforce in Nutshell
India faces an acute shortage of trained health workforce. India has a large basket of interventions to improve the healthcare but they are adversely effected by shortage of trained, motivated and supported health workforce. The shortages and misdistribution of health workforce have a large contribution to inequities in health outcomes. India’s health workforce is a combination of both registered, formal health-care providers and informal medical practitioners. We have a very unique health system with a large public health system and a blanket of juxtaposed private health care system. Similar situation is also present in training and education of health workforce. There is also a lack of data on the exact number of health care providers.
Issues
Quite a percentage of Indian population is spread in the rural areas but on the other hand the concentration of health care is in the urban system. The health care providers are highly concentrated in the urban area. Health worker densities are very low in rural settings when compared with urban areas. The next issue is lack of support to the health care providers practicing in the rural area and attraction of high income, support and provisions in the urban settings for the highly specialized workforce which includes doctors, dentist etc. At the national level, the aggregate density of doctors, nurses and midwives was 2.08 per 1000 population, which was lower than WHO’s critical shortage threshold of 2.28 .
Conclusion
In a concluding remark the production of health workforce has increased too many folds which has cost increased privatization of health education. On the other hand the public medical education system has not expanded at the required level. There is need to tap the potential in the private players with keep in mind stringent control of quality and cost. The increase in production is not going to resolve the issues of health worker availability and distribution. The need of the hour is to find sustainable measures to target the acute shortfall in the trained health workforce in India.
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1. LGBT COMMUNITY IN INDIA:
ISSUES, STAKEHOLDERS AND
ADVOCAY
Student assignment
Tanmay Singh Pathani
14MHMH06, MPH 3rd Semester
Abstract
Indiahas a traditionaland a very religious culture basedon acceptance and harmony of
variety of thoughts, beliefs, normsandway of life. It is very evident the same doesnot
exists for the LGBT community with prevalence of alienation, discriminationand
marginalization. The documentlooksat the variousissuesand tries to providean in-
depthanalysisof different stakeholdersandplay of power between them associatedwith
issuesof LGBT community.
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Introduction
Indiais a country of diverse cultural andreligious beliefs, ways of living, faiths, philosophiesand
orientation. Thoughwe are a deeply religious country buthave an assimilativenature with harmonious
reception. Butas we look throughour modernprogressivesociety there is a presence of resentmentand
anxiety towardsanythingwhich is not commonorregular in ourcollective perception.
The behaviorof society towards sexual minorities like lesbians, gays, bisexual and transgenderis of
harassmentordiscrimination. There is a presence of increased incidence of experiencing violence,
discrimination, harassmentandthreatdue to their sexual orientation.
In havetried to look intothe variousissues related to LGBT community and attemptinga stakeholder
andpower analysiswith emphasisonaspects dealing with advocacy.
Dimension of the issues related to the LGBT community and
Homosexualityi
No Issue Description Impact
1. Homophobia It can be simply defined as fear or hatred
towardshomosexuality.
The large scale homophobiacanbe
related to morals, beliefs, or religious
thoughtsofthe dominantgroups.
The major reinforcement tothis is via
the dominantthoughtinthe society.
Threat of violence,
Discrimination, targeting of people
belongingto LGBT.
Social exclusion and injustice
Conceal their sexuality, for fear of
the negative reactions
Homophobicjokes, physical
attacks, verbal comments.
2. Marginalizationand
social exclusion.
Marginalizationleads to lossof full filling
one’slife at individual, interpersonaland
societal levels.
The loss of control onlife, resources and
stigmatization.
The personis in the end of the chain of
access for social security, health,
economic welfare, educationand many
more.
Multiple formsof marginalization-
suchas racism, sexism, poverty or
other factors is seen alongside
homophobiaorTransphobiathat
negatively impact on mental
health.
Exclusion of LGBT community from
the supportstructureseventheir
own families.
Commonissuesseen are dropping
outof schoolunable to find
regular jobs, haveless options
thanothers, being ignored and
isolated, unable to access various
services and unaware of what they
are entitled
3. PhysicalHealth It is a well-established fact thatLGBT
community isat a highrisk of sexually
transmitteddiseasesand AIDS. The
High risk for STDs andHIV
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reasonis attributedto highprevalence of
unprotectedsex, IV drugabuse and
commercial sex work.
Inability to access hormonaland
sex reassignmentsurgery for
Transgenderpopulation.
NoSRS guidelines.
Denial of health services.
4. Mental Health High risk of developingemotional
disordersdue to stigmaand
discrimination.
Victimization, lack of support, rejection
andsearch of self-identity leading to
panic attacks, highsuicide rates.
Use of addictive substancesto
overcomesorrow.
Heavy alcohol consumption.
High psychologicalmorbidity.
5. LGBT children and
their families
There is great impact of family reaction
when one comes outas a lesbian, gay,
bisexual.
Mostly they will wait for adulthoodto
avoidrejection.
Lack of communicationanddiscussion
between parents andLGBT children
further complicates the problems
Family conflicts may lead to
disruptionwhich cause the
eviction of LGBT children from
homeinto hostels, foster care and
in many cases homelessness.
Highly rejected LGBT youngpeople
were:
1. More than8 times as likely to
have attemptedsuicide;
2. Nearly 6 times aslikely to
report highlevels of
depression;
3. More than3 times as likely to
use illegal drugs;and
4. More than3 times as likely to
be at high risk for HIV and
STDs
6. Economic statusand
discriminationat
work.
Discriminationof LGBT people in the
work place is very common.
Socioeconomicinequalities due to
pervasivediscriminationleads to lack of
economic power, poverty, wagegap and
high rates of unemployment.
Absence of diversity for
livelihoods.
Discrimination and lack of
opportunity leadsto poverty.
7. Media Media has also playeda negativerole in
depicting themas violent andcriminal.
There are only a few non-governmental
agencies in Indiasuchas Sangama,
Samara, NazfoundationandPUCL
(People's Unionfor Civil Liberties)
fighting for their rights. There is an
urgent need toaddress thisissue to
Media leads to informationwhich
is not correct and creates
homophobia.
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upholdthe fundamentalrights
guaranteedunder constitutionofIndia.
8. Barriers to care Dominantheterosexual assumptions
leads to negative thoughtsandless
affirmative andcaring health care to
LGBT people.
The primary care givers are notalways
LGBT friendly andmay havenegative
notions. Lack of identity documentsand
certificates hamper the access to
supportivecare.
Health care givers are often not or
misinformedaboutLGBT people.
Inability to access care due to fear
of negative reaction or
discrimination.
9. Criminalization Presence of article 377 makesall non-
naturalsexual behavioras illegal anda
punishableoffence.
Activists often quotethe act leads to
further alienation of the LGBT people.
Issuesof corrective rape.
Homophobialeadingto economic
loss.
Alienation.
Aspects of LGBT issues which lend towards advocacy
1. Advocacy issues related to Health.
HIV spread andpreventionstill remains as a major issue of advocacy for LGBT people. Indialacks
a concrete policy on the health care needsof LGBT population. There is no meansto collect
health related data in any of ourhealth informationand datacollection system. Smoking
prevalence has been foundto be very highin LGBT individualsdue tostress associatedand wide
spreadalienation. Mentalhealth is another arena for advocacy as it has been foundin many
studiesoutsideIndia thatold LGBT populationsuffersmostwith chronic mentaldisorders. Risk
behaviorand healthrelated issuesare very commonin LGBT community. Thereis a strong
requirement of health related advocacy for LGBT community toprovidefundamental right of
health.
2. Creating inclusive workplacefor LGBTcommunity in workplace.
Indiais oneof the mostrapidly developingeconomic entity in the global world. With the advent
of MNC’sin Indiawhich promotediversify work culture andhave equally tapedthe potential of
LGBT community. Indiancompaniesneedtocompete with such diverse work culture only by
giving the required space andinclusion of LGBT community inthe work force. There are large
numberof research which showsby embracing inclusive work place we can tapthe required
progressand alsomake the systemefficient. By creating a safe andrespectful environmentwe
can providetactical solutionstolivelihoods issuepresent. “Worldwide, pink money is valuedin
billions of dollars acrossa variety of sectors. It is high-timeIndiacashed in”.ii
3. Media and Advocacy
Indiahas a large andvibrantmedia industry. Mediaplaysan importantrole in building public
opinion. Withthe growth of television it hasan immense strengthtoshape the public opinion
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andwork against wide spread homophobiaandnegativethoughtsabout LGBTcommunities.
Indianmedia is slowly is space to LGBT issueslike movies“Dostana”and“My brother nikihil”.
Media hasimmense role in developingopennessandacceptance.
4. Advocacy for barriers for care
There is need of community basedadvocacy sothat LGBT individualscan come as community
bodies. These community bodiescan effectively deal with barriers for care by self-advocacy for
fundamentalrights andmakingpositiveopinionsamongthe local bodiesandgovernment
administrators.
5. Advocacy for decriminalization
The article 377 shouldbe lookedwith a birdview thathow it is facilitating alienation andcreating
barriers to access supportrequired by LGBT community. Italsoact as a hand cuff for any person,
local body ornot for profit organization to work for rightsof LGBT population. According toarticle
377 anunnaturaloffence is whoevervoluntarily has carnal intercourse againstthe order of
nature with any man, woman or animal, shall be punishedwith imprisonmentfor life, or with
imprisonmentof either description for a term which may extend to ten years, andshall also be
liable to fine. “Explanation- Penetrationis sufficient to constitutethe carnal intercourse necessary
to the offence described in this section.”As per the law mutualmasturbation, analsex and oral
sex are also an offence butthe law hasbeen increasingly used toharass homosexuals. Withthe
decriminalization we can providerequired legitimacy andvalidity to LGBT community.
Stakeholder Analysis on Health Advocacy for LGBT community
Significant Influence Some influence Little Influence No influence
Significant
Importance
Government,
Ministry of Family
Health and Welfare,
WHO, UN bodies,
Judiciary, Religious
bodies
Notfor profit
organizations, Civil
societies, LGBT
activistsand
Leaders, Lawyers,
Local governing
bodies, IMA
Doctors, Nurses,
Community
workers, ASHA,
Hospital
administrators
Individual
membersof LGBT
community
Some Importance
Media, Newspaper,
films, television,
Teachers, Funding
agencies
Community based
LGBT
organizations
Parentsand
families of LGBT
youth.
Little importance
Health insurance
agencies
Local community
leaders
No Importance
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Organization Involvement/Interest
State Agencies
1. Ministry of Health and Family
welfare
Review of article 377 anddecrease in HIV/AIDS prevalence
2. Ministry of Educationand Science HIV educationand preventionamongyoungpeoplein the
educationsystem. Preventionof bullyingbasedon sexual
orientation.
3. Ministry of Social Justice and
Human Rights
Social protection of LGBT community andpeopleliving with
HIV.
4. NationalAIDS ControlOrg. HIV/AIDS surveillance, datacollection andspecial
mechanismto monitorsituationin LGBT community
5. IndianMedical Agency Training andSensitization on Sexual orientationand HIV
prevention.
NGOs
1. InternationalNGO Capacity building of nationalNGOs andprovidinglegal and
technical support
2. Associationsbetween NGO and
LGBT community groups
Advocacy for rightsof LGBT community, building collective
opinionagainstbarriers tocare, policy level changes.
3. NGOsworking for HIV prevention Changein healthpolicy, developingmechanismsfor care of
people living with HIV, fundsfor awarenessamongthe high
risk grouplike LGBT
4. LGBT community based
organization
Decriminalization andchanges or abolishmentof article 377.
Accessibility tohealth care, supportmechanismsand
livelihoods.
Media
1. News, television, films ReportingHIV/AIDS-related news andstories to the general
public. Working againsthomophobia, changeinpublic
opinion.
International Org.
1. World Health Organization,
USAIDS, UN bodies
Capacity building in combatingHIV, technical support,
funding, thrustto provideequal opportunity notbasedon
sexual orientation.
Individual
1. Membersof LGBT community To acquire fundamentalright of healthand
nondiscriminationbasedonsexual orientationand equality
as a citizen of nation
2. Families of LGBT individuals Social support, mechanismstoprovidesexual reassignment
surgery by choice, counsellingof families andsensitization
on LGBT issues.
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Power analysis of the stakeholders answering the who, what, why and
how of power
Who Where What How
Government At the level of nation ImprovementofHealth
anddecreasing
prevalence of HIV
Policy,
recommendation
Judiciary At the level of nation,
state andindividual
Criminalization,
mechanismsfor access
to health care
Legislations, act,
recommendationsfor
government.
International
organization
At the level of nation Thrustto decrease HIV
prevalence among
LGBT
Influence, funding,
capacity buildingand
empowerment.
Religious body At the level of
individual.
Changepublic opinion,
can pressurize there
religious thinkingand
can have ownagenda
Power within society to
cause change or makea
particular opinion.
NGOand Civil society At level of nation,
community and
individual
Power to influence and
advocatehealth for
LGBT. Consistsof
power to andpower
within
Advocacy for healthas
fundamentalright at
level of individualand
influence government
by collective opinion
building.
LGBT activistand
leaders
At the level of
community and
individual
Ask for fundamental
right of health by
developingcollective
power via numbers
Empower at the level of
individualand
community. Createan
influence.
Health workforce At the level of
individual
Sensitizationonsexual
orientation.
Provideunbiasedcare
which is notbasedon
sexual orientation
Conclusion
Indiastill joins the rank of countries which consider homosexuality asa crime. Moreimportantly in the
last decades slowly the Indiansociety is becomingmore acceptable towards LGBT community. There is
further need of advocacy tobuild a society which doesn’tdiscriminateon the basisof sexual orientation.
The violence andalienation of LGBT community hasdeep rootedsocial causes. There is a requirementof
workingagainst state oppressionandalsocapacity buildingof the community tolive as an equal citizen of
the nation
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