Iran: same-sex orientation is punishable by death
In Iran, homosexual people undergo an operation to become members of the opposite sex.
Same-sex orientation is considered a sin in Iran.
Homosexual people undergo a sex-change operation
The Iranian president’s claim that there’s no such phenomenon – called homosexuality – in Iran was greeted with laughter and cries of disbelief by LGBT communities across the world. Homosexuality exists in Iran as well, but it’s considered a sin as opposed to transsexuality, which is considered a disease and can be treated with an operation. According to estimates, there are 15,000 to 20,000 transsexual people in Iran (according to the unofficial data, the figure is around 150,000). Only Thailand has more transsexuals than Iran. Such operations are also promoted for scientific reasons in Iran because of numerous discoveries – similar to operations of Siamese twins. Iran wants to become a society of knowledge. The truth is that there are many ways to gain knowledge. The way used in Iran very much resembles the way invented by Hitler and his doctors. The promotion of such operations shows lack of knowledge about transsexuality and homosexuality instead of understanding and acceptance.
Homosexual people undergo a sex-change operation because it’s the only way to survive.
"Operations of patients" are co-financed by the government
The Iranian government provides financial support for an operation and hormone therapy to people who decide to have this procedure as well as offers a loan to adapt life after surgery.
A lot of people rather decide to have a sex-change operation instead of dealing with religious fundamentalists who make policies. As a matter of fact, they are the least of their worries – same-sex orientation is a criminal offence punishable by death, and many people take matters in their own hands.
Transsexuality is the only way to survive for homosexuals
Transsexuality is the only chance that homosexual people can lead a normal life, particularly those who undergo the female-to-male change, which opens numerous doors to them. The question, though, remains how normal a person can feel if living in a body that has been forced on him/her? This question could also be addressed to real transsexual people in many European countries who have to face disapproval, lack of legal status, and legislation.
The female-to-male surgery opens many doors to women who have the operation.
Iran, therefore, wants to become a knowledge-based society. However, their eyes are shut to the findings based on knowledge. They aren’t the only ones. We all have our culture and the standards of what is acceptable.
