Abstract

The suggested research delves into the kinship between Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) concerning gender identity and erroneous beliefs on homosexuality. The focus of this study was to examine the attitude of individuals towards homosexuals and to traverse across its possible provenance. The study sought qualitative methodology using thematic analysis, and the data was collected through semi-structured interviews under purposive sampling. Results showed there was a trend of positive attitude towards homosexuality from the younger generation who exhibited unequivocal signs of compliance. However, homo-negative behaviour was observed in the middle-aged and elderly with more conservative ideologies. Findings revealed that the ubiquity of such attitudes was owing to distinct factors which may directly jolt one’s social identity pertaining to religion and the environment. Furthermore, the study upholds the admittance of homosexuality within the purlieu of gender equality and propagates sustainability with an extensive concern.

Key words: Homosexuality, Sustainability, Social identity, Attitude, acceptance.