Just a decade ago, the idea of a Pride parade in India would have been unthinkable. But this weekend, the sixth annual LGBT Pride parade was held in New Delhi — and hundreds turned out. It’s a sign that the LGBT community is gaining some acceptance in broader Indian culture.
The feminist and gay rights movement in India is at a turning point. Attitudes towards sexual harassment and homosexuality are shifting as the media, civil society and government work to promote and demonstrate solidarity instead of shame when it comes these issues.