LGBT+ Bahamians Face Stigma and Unequal Rights
Many LGBT+ Bahamians experience suffocating scrutiny, social stigma, and inadequate laws that fail to protect their rights.
“People say we have all our rights here, but that’s not true,”
said Alex, a queer Bahamian. The Bahamas decriminalized same-sex activity in 1991 but still doesn't recognize same-sex unions or protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation.
- No recognition of same-sex unions
- No explicit protection from discrimination based on sexual orientation
Public debate is dominated by religious leaders who claim LGBT+ Bahamians already have enough rights.
Author's summary: LGBT+ Bahamians face stigma and unequal rights despite decriminalization.