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One Year after the Decriminalisation of Article 377
The Supreme Court’s decision in Navtej Johar v. Union of India decriminalized section 377. Section 377 of IPC Section 377 of IPC which criminalises homosexuality was introduced in the ear 1861 during the colonial rule. It refers to unnatural offences’ and says whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman ..
Topics: Critical thinking • Discrimination • Genderqueer • LGBT rights in India • LGBT rights in Kerala • Social issues • States of the United States • Transgender
Zero Discrimination Day for year 2018
The Zero Discrimination Day (ZDD) is observed every year on March 1 to promote the idea that everyone has a right to live with dignity. The day is also meant to highlight how everyone can be part of the transformation and take a stand towards a fair and just society. It recognizes that no one ..
Topics: Abuse • Aggression • Anti-social behaviour • Critical thinking • Discrimination • Gender • Social inequality • Social Issues • social justice
‘Fake news’ word named official word of year 2017 by Collins dictionary
Fake news has been named official word of the year 2017 by Collins dictionary due to its widespread use around the world. The UK-based dictionary writer found that the use of this word registered a 365% rise in the last 12 months. The term-was defined as false, often sensational, information disseminated under the guise of ..
Topics: Critical thinking • Dictionary • Fake news • Fidget • Human behavior • Lexicography • Spinner • Toys • Word of the year