NMC Guidelines Cancelled! NMC Withdraws CBME Guidelines 2024 about Sodomy, Lesbianism as Unnatural Sexual Offences!
In a significant move, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has cancelled and withdrawn the recently published Competency-Based Medical Education Curriculum (CBME) Guidelines for 2024. The reason behind withdrawing is that NMC has been facing criticism form the masses across the country.
However, they being discriminatory and biased against transgender and disabled individuals. That’s why their policies will no more longer in effect. Before proceeding further, take a look at: Canada Clossing Doors for Indians? Indian Students in Canada Face Uncertainty Amidst Policy Changes!
Why were the NMC Guidelines cancelled?
Transgender community and disability rights groups widely criticized! The guidelines of NMC are engaging in promoting ableist and transphobic perspectives in medical education. Although, such guidelines failed to align with global standards and violated recent legal precedents in India.
Take a look at these guidelines and you got your all the answers!
- Regressive classification of certain sexual orientations and identities as “unnatural” sexual offenses
- Classification of cross-dressing as a “perversion”
- Failure to respect and uphold the rights of the queer community in medical education
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Impact of the NMC Guidelines on Queer Community Rights
The guidelines are responsible for violating the principles and rules of supreme Court. This decriminalized same-sex relations and recognized transgender individuals as a distinct third gender entitled to protection and social welfare benefits.
Additionally, In 2021, Bombay High Court introduced the right to gender self-identification upheld. These guidelines undermined those rights too. Do not miss out on reading: Uttarakhand D.El.Ed 2024 Registration Begins! Check Important Dates and Eligibility Criteria! Apply Now From Here!
Impact on Students
As you all are aware of the fact that the guidelines would have perpetuated harmful stereotypes and discrimination against marginalized communities. So these guidelines, if imposed will impact the students in such manner:
- They would have created a hostile learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds
- They would have undermined the principles of inclusivity and diversity in medical education
What’s next?
The NMC has announced that the guidelines will undergo revision and will be updated at a later date. This move is seen as a victory for inclusivity in medical education and a step towards creating a more inclusive and progressive medical curriculum.
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