Social Stratification and Gender Spectrum

Purpose- This paper explored through the dimensions of what social stratification is, what gender spectrum is, the social stratification of LGBTQ community, the status of LGBTQ community in India, the problems faced by LGBTQ community in India and suggestions for social inclusion of the community. Design/methodology- The present study employed descriptive research to identify characteristics, frequencies, trends and categories related to the gender spectrum. It studies the unique intersectionality of aspects like socioeconomic classes, ethnicities, nationalities, backgrounds and religions combined with the numerous overlapping aspects of an individual’s identity. Findings- The main findings highlight that regardless of the constitutional readings, no unambiguous law has been ratified to ban the discrimination based on sexual orientation. Members of LGBTQ+ community are more likely to experience intolerance, discrimination, harassment and threat of violence due to their sexual orientation, than those that identify themselves as heterosexual. The exclusion and discrimination have major impacts on the lives of LGBTQ people.