PREJUDICE AGAINST PRIDE: DISCUSSION ON LGBTQ+ LIVED REALITY AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION

Abstract

In the ever-globalizing world where technology is advancing with rapid speed, we are witnessing the demystification of the mysteries of the universe, some issues still haunt us like the forest of the night. Even in the 21st century, these issues have enough power to make us uncomfortable or put us in an awkward state of affairs whenever they arise during a conversation or if we encounter situations that involve these issues. Homosexuality is one such issue and a burning one. 'LGBTQ+' is an umbrella term that includes people with diverse sexuality and orientation and is an initialism for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer. People of this community are a part of a long history of fighting for rights and identity. The need of the hour for people of the community is inclusivity and visibility by implementing policies to bridge the gap between theoretical perspective and lived reality, and education with its transformative power is key to fulfilling the need.