The process of sensitization should, in fact, start from homes. The concept of social standards and reputation should be discarded and people should start understanding that it's their beliefs that matters the most at the end of the day. There must be a system of communication within families, because if individuals do not get support from their own ones, what can they expect from the rest of the world. There should be classes on sex education in schools, so that students are sensitised from the very beginning. For example, in western countries like Canada, the children are given the right to choose their gender and it is not forced upon them. In the Indian scenario, there has been a decent amount of improvement in this direction, but still, a lot needs to be done. In recent years, coming out is not anymore a personal experience alone because social media plays a massive role. It is the ideal platform as people who relate to each other can connect and come together with ease. Moreover, several movies in Bollywood and shows are being made which enlightens everyone on the issues faced by the queer community because of the so-called social stigma and beliefs. There are platforms like Queerala in Kerala which was set up by the LGBTQ+ community for supporting and promoting their issues and perspectives.
India is a country rich in diversity and we should embrace diversity in all forms. If everyone is ready to change, it would not be long before the day, when being queer is not considered queer anymore!
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