Heterosexual marriages are no yardsticks, claim queer union brigade opposing judges
Mobilenews24x7 Bureau
There is a serious opposition to the observations made by some learned ex-judges placing their views opposing the same-sex marriage as the Apex court goes to hear the pleas on it.
21 judges have issued the statement vehemently opposing the same-sex marriage just ahead of the hearing by the five judge bench.
But the ones who advocate in favour of queer marriage have contested the views of the judges with equal vehemence also,
They have dubbed the ex-judges’ statement as driven by misinformation and riddled with ignorance.
Part of Indian culture
From sculptures in the Khajuraho temple to texts of cultural consequence, there is enough evidence that acknowledges the existence of homosexual and genderqueer folks in the Indian culture.
The reasoning that legalising same-sex marriage will destroy the so-called “family system” is not only unfounded, but it is also a dangerous claim to make. The statement says, “Legalising same-sex marriage will strike at the very root of the family system and thus will have a devastating impact on the society.”
This claim not only makes a traditional family system sound like an idealistic unit devoid of any problems but also holds up heterosexual marriages as the yardstick. The truth, however, is far from that.
Scientific evidence, however, suggests the contrary. A 2022 report by The Guardian indicates that “the HIV epidemic in England
demonstrate that HIV-AIDS is not a disease that affects only the LGBTQ+ community. Heterosexual couples are also susceptible to the virus, and the claim that same-sex marriage will increase the spread of HIV is simply untrue.
It is also important to acknowledge that AIDS is a serious health issue that can affect anyone, from any walk of life. The only way to combat the spread of this disease to raise awareness through comprehensive sex education, not spreading misinformation and fear-mongering.
