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Safe spaces for queer folks in non-LGBTQiA+ settings in Mumbai
Updated On: 16 June, 2024 07:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeevni Iyer
Queer individuals tell us of non-LGBTQiA+ spaces that nevertheless make them feel safe and secure
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Most of the queer people that Sunday mid-day spoke to suggested Cat Café Studio as one of the most queer-friendly places in Mumbai
"The first Pride was a riot”—this slogan echoes the origins of the gay rights movement, born out of the confrontations between the New York City Police and activists outside the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in Greenwich Village, New York. Popularly known as the Stonewall Riots, the series of events marked a significant turning point in the fight for LGBTQiA+ rights.
In India, acceptance of homosexuality has grown considerably over the past decades, yet members of the queer community continue to face challenges from those who are yet to embrace them. This Pride month, the queer community reflects on the common places in Mumbai that offer a safe and welcoming environment for them.
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