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Since 1987, there have been many reported same-sex marriages in India, mostly between lower class young women in small towns and rural areas. Reactions from families range from support to disapproval to violence. While police generally harass same-sex couples, courts have upheld their right to live with whoever they choose. There have also been several joint suicides by same-sex couples due to family opposition. The author analyzes dozens of same-sex marriages and suicides over 30 years and argues that unde

Author

Akansha Kashyap

Language

EN