In Pakistan the most silently ignored core issue which has penetrated in the generations to come & unaware of the consequences. Unfortunately the venom has already bite, the bitterness is seen as unbalanced society.
Despite moral, religious & cultural taboos, a sizeable sexual attraction between people of the same sex. Although religiously & legally condemned – but it has been acknowledged openly in the streets on Karachi.
Under Pakistan panel code homosexuality remains as offense, resulting to 2-10 years in jail or to some instance to death. Mostly it’s seen that boys/girls reaches the age of adolescence want to explore their sexuality, experience being an adult, but not proper teachings & head guidance results in discussion with friends & ending in heterosexuality.
As there’s religious influence is present in every aspect of life in our society there is NO BASIC sex education in schools – so it’s so very impossible for youngness to know about the proper measures, identity differences or prevention.
And then there is Karachi. The most vibrant, passionate and energetic face of Pakistan. Every representation from Pakistan can be found in Karachi, whether it was Earthquake, Flood Disaster, Law & Order situation, IDP’s from different areas of country people.
As far as the exploration many of the individuals has adopt this as their profession, following to one machli walah, he claims that get “extra” Rs. 2,000 to Rs.5,000 as a masseur. “We get important people – police, rangers, army officers & sometimes ministers too” Ahmed. He claims to have slept with more than 3,000 men during his working life, despite having 02 wives & 8 children.
The situations with women are much different, as soon as they finishes their Higher Studies the 1st priority of parents is their daughter to get married. So even understanding they become mothers & the assessment is lost (especially ages 16-22), as they felt disgraced & discouraged seek alternatives. The old friend from college or neighbors are the principal source of experience. According to a practicing doctor and one of the counselors for the website, 90 percent of those who have effected in such disorder are women between the ages of 20-30.
Sex between women will be overlooked as long as no-one feels that tradition or religion are being challenged. At the end of it all, knows that already married to a member of the opposite sex and nothing is spoken about.
Although a gigantic illness of our society, can’t be ignored. Gay and lesbian youth are 2 to 6 times more likely to attempt suicide than heterosexual youth. Depression is the main cause of rejection due to family pressure or because of conflicts. Main cause of 40% – 60% metrosexuals because of the homelessness. Verbal & physical assaults are also the fascination with aggression towards this social disorder. Confused increase in HIV patients is enormous concern for the responsible & Governments.
The most risky situation that is the society is infected by such individual but there is no acceptance. Accept the core issue, own it before things get worse & out of control. Why shouldn’t this issue be talked about in schools? Why shouldn’t be counseling be opt to resolve?
“The risk to our life and security is so great that we can’t even meet or discuss these issues in person,”
“Helping each other virtually is our next best option.”
Shariqa Ahmed @shariqa_ahmed
Shariqa Ahmed 