Gay Rights Are Human Rights Too
LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. In Singapore, the LGBT community faces many obstacles under the law due to its lack of legal recognition. It is also illegal for them to have same-sex sexual activity, but of course, it still happens.
The adoption of children by same-sex couples is illegal, and their relationships are not recognisable under the law. But despite all of this, this community is slowly being accepted by many people, especially amongst the younger generation.
LGBT in Singapore fought for the freedom to love
The LGBT community in Singapore has come a long way, but no matter what they do, there still seems like something is limiting on how far this community can go. It looks like there’s a wall that is blocking their movement.
Ever since 2009, the Hong Lim Park has been painted every year by Pink Dot with the colours of Gay Pride every year without fail. For those who don’t know Pink Dot, Pink Dot Singapore is actually an annual event that started in the year 2009 in support of the LGBT community in Singapore.
Things You Need To Know About LGBT Couples In Singapore
1. Gender
Changing of gender. Every Singaporeans have an identity card, which is known as IC. He or she may want to improve their gender on their IC. So far, there are no guidelines on how their request will be approved, but ICA stated that they require a letter or certificate from his or her plastic surgeon that the person has undergone full sex surgery.
2. Marriages
LGBT marriages in Singapore is still illegal, but it is possible. It’s possible for him or her to change their sex to marry their partner legally. For example, if a female who has undergone surgery and subsequently improve the sex on her IC, he may then legally marry his female partner.
Is It Time To Change Closed Minds Towards LGBT Community?
According to Singapore’s Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, he thinks that Singapore isn’t ready to change towards LGBT community because the society is still quite conservative. But, the society in Singapore does not discriminate nor harass them.
All in all, Singaporeans aren’t ready for this because they do not want the community to set the tone for the society. There is still space for the LGBT community to live their lives in Singapore.
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