Forced counselling is a violation of the fundamental rights of LGBTIA+ individuals. Discuss the measures needed to protect the rights and well-being of LGBTIA+ individuals and creating more inclusive and equitable communities.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
2. Forced counselling is a violation of the fundamental rights of LGBTIA+ individuals. Discuss the measures needed to protect the rights and well-being of LGBTIA+ individuals and creating more inclusive and equitable communities. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question: The Supreme Court has cautioned judges against using the court-ordered counselling of members of the LGBTQ+ community as a way to turn them against their own identity and sexual orientation. Key Demand of the question: To write about the evolution of LGBTQIA+ rights, the impact of forced counselling and measure need to address it. Directive word: Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Begin by giving context. Body: First, in brief, write about the evolution of LGBTQIA+ rights in India. Next, write about forced counselling and how it is ultra vires to fundamental rights mentioned in the constitution. Next, suggest steps to ensure that equality in true nature is achieved for the LGBTQIA+ community. Conclusion: Conclude by writing a way forward.
Why the question:
The Supreme Court has cautioned judges against using the court-ordered counselling of members of the LGBTQ+ community as a way to turn them against their own identity and sexual orientation.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the evolution of LGBTQIA+ rights, the impact of forced counselling and measure need to address it.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context.
First, in brief, write about the evolution of LGBTQIA+ rights in India.
Next, write about forced counselling and how it is ultra vires to fundamental rights mentioned in the constitution.
Next, suggest steps to ensure that equality in true nature is achieved for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.