Those who disapprove legalizing same-sex marriages in Australia have different logics. One of them is Hindu culture and traditions. Some claims that same-sex relationships are against Hindu or Indian culture. Sociologist Devaki Monani presents other side.
A lecturer of Sociology in Australian Catholic University, Monani says that if one is voting as an Australian Indian Hindu, he or she must vote for the same-sex marriage. She says, “Hindu Indian culture has transgender symbols. Natraj is there. Shikhandi in Mahabharta is there. So, in fact, Hindu Indian culture historically was very modern. Due to Islamic or Christian influences, we adopted some conservative views.”
Monani explains that this issue is not merely social as it has political aspects too. She says, "Those Indians who support Liberal party will be voting against SSM because of the political inclinations. So it has that aspect too."
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