On Mon, Jan 27, 2014 at 9:08 PM, A. Mani <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Mon, Jan 27, 2014 at 11:39 AM, Balachandran Sivakumar > <[email protected]> wrote: > > Of course they can have a different point of view. That's what > > freedom is all about :). Just like Mani feels family values are > > backward(at least that's how I read that statement), in my opinion > > calling family values "backward" doesn't make sense. Thanks > > > You misread my statement. > I was referring to a class of 'family values' that are inherently > sexist, gender discriminatory, hetero-normative and serve the > patriarchy. > Given marriage equality, the concept of 'family values' is much broader. > > @Mani, I am completely in support of your community and your aspirations. I believe in choice and equality in love. Don't take me wrong. But either you did not read the whole thread or you are hijacking a thread towards patriarchy and LGBT issues. The family values we are talking about is about responsibilities of a young adult in a typical Indian family and nothing to do with orientation. Regards, Arun _______________________________________________ ILUGC Mailing List: http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc ILUGC Mailing List Guidelines: http://ilugc.in/mailinglist-guidelines
