A STUDY OF SOCIAL INCLUSION WITH REFERENCE TO LGBT COMMUNITY

LGBT is the word used for defining people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. This group of people is
also named as homosexuals. Across the world gender equality is well-known issue in today’s society. Not only in
present society this issue prevailed in past also. In days of old, homosexuality is not considered as equal and also
denied by civil rights. These people also face molestation , harassment, discrimination, and the threat of violence
because of their sexual orientation. This community has several problems that they have to face. In most of the
countries, being a member of such community is a mortal sin. These people continue to face discrimination and
exclusion against in the labour market, in schools and in hospitals, mistreated and disowned by their own families. .
Most of the people who belongs to this community hide their sexuality out of fear of losing their job. This youth
experienced disaffection from their family, relatives,society and friends. They also have to face invisibleness and
harassment at school and workplace which cause mental- ill-health, dropping on their school, and homelessness.
This discrimination affects the main social good such as education, employment, health care and housing of such
people.