Same-sex marriage in NepalSame-sex marriage has been legal in Nepal since 18 June 2026, when the Supreme Court issued a binding order to the government to recognise same-sex marriages. Prior to this decision, the legal status of same-sex marriage in Nepal had been the subject of lengthy litigation.Same-sex marriage in ThailandSame-sex marriage has been legal in Thailand since 23 January 2025. The Marriage Equality Act, supported by the government of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and major opposition parties, was introduced to the National Assembly in November 2023. It was passed by the House of Representatives by 400 votes to 10 on 27 March 2024, and by the Senate in a vote of 130 to 4 on 18 June.
Legal genderLegal gender, or legal sex, is a legal authority's classification of a person's gender or sex (terms which, while distinct, are often used interchangeably in such contexts). Biological sex, sex reassignment and gender identity are used to determine legal gender. The details vary by jurisdiction.
LGBTQ rights in RussiaLesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in Russia face severe challenges and discrimination not experienced by non-LGBTQ people. Although sexual activity between consenting adults of the same sex is legal, homosexuality is disapproved of by much of the population, and same-sex couples and households headed by same-sex couples are ineligible for the legal protections available to opposite-sex couples.Same-sex adoptionSame-sex adoption is the adoption of children or adults by same-sex couples. It may take the form of a joint adoption by the couple, or of the adoption by one partner of the other's biological child or adult (stepchild adoption). Joint adoption by same-sex couples is permitted in 39 countries.
LGBTQ rights in NigeriaPeople in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ)community in Nigeria face severe challenges. Both male and female expressions of homosexuality are illegal in Nigeria and punishable by death in the northern portion of the country and up to 14 years of imprisonment in the southern portion of the country.
Jack Baker and Michael McConnellMarried advocates of marriage rights for gay couples Jack BakerMcConnell and Baker in 2016BornRichard John Baker (1942-03-10) March 10, 1942 (age 84)Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Other namePat Lyn McConnellEducationUniversity of Minnesota Law School (1972)Oklahoma City University (1968)University of Oklahoma (1965)Maryville Academy (1959)Known forFirst same-sex couple to receive a valid marriage license and marriage certificate.Spouse Michael McConnell (m. 1971) Richard John Baker and James Michael McConnell are American LGBTQ rights activists, known for being the first legally married same-sex couple in recorded history.
Developed countryA developed country, or advanced country, is a country that has a high quality of life, developed economy, and advanced technological infrastructure relative to other less industrialized nations. Most commonly, the criteria for evaluating the degree of economic development are: gross domestic product (GDP), gross national income (GNI), per capita income, level of industrialization, amount of widespread infrastructure and general standard of living.
MarriageHousehold forms and residenceExtendedMatrifocalMatrilocalNeolocalNuclearPatrilocal
1st centuryThe 1st century was the century spanning AD 1 (represented by the Roman numeral I) through AD 100 (C) according to the Julian calendar. It is often written as the 1st century AD or 1st century CE to distinguish it from the 1st century BC (or BCE) which preceded it. The 1st century is considered part of the Classical era, epoch, or historical period. The Roman Empire, Han China and Parthia were the most powerful and hegemonic states.
HomosexualityAttraction between people of the same sex or gender Symbols of homosexuality Sexual orientation Sexual orientations Asexual Bisexual Heterosexual Homosexual Gay men Lesbian Related terms Allosexual Androphilia & Gynephilia Bi-curious Cybersexuality Fictosexual Gray asexual Aegosexual Demisexual Monosexual Non-heterosexual Omnisexual Polysexual Pansexual Plurisexual Queer Sapphism Research Biological Birth order Epigenetic Handedness Neuroscientific Prenatal hormones Demographics Environment Female Male Kinsey scale Klein Grid Queer studies Sexology Timeline Transgender sexuality Non-human animals Animal sexual behavior Non-reproductive Homosexual List Related topics Aromanticism Criminalization Homoaffectivity Rights by country Men who have sex with men Questioning Rights Romantic orientation Sexual fluidity Situational Split attraction model Women who have sex with women Categoryvte Part of a series onLGBTQ people LGBTQLesbianGayBisexualTransgenderQueer Sexual orientation and gender Agender Aromantic Asexual Gray asexual Aegosexual Demisexual Biology Bisexual Polysexual Pansexual Demographics Environment Fictosexual Gender expression Gender fluid Gender identity Gender role Gender nonconforming Homosexual Intersex Non-heterosexual Non-binary Queer Questioning Sexual identity Romantic orientation Sex–gender distinction Transgender Trans man Trans woman Transsexual Two-spirit WSW History General Timeline Same-sex marriage Intersex Movements Gay liberation Same-sex unions Stonewall riots Identities Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Culture Business Coming out Community African-American Disability and LGBTQ people Drag culture in New York City Dyke March Events Awareness periods Largest events Gay village Homophile movement Media Bury your gays Films New queer cinema Periodicals LGBTQ culture in New York City Pride Pride Month Parade Queer art QPR and QPP Same-sex relationship Cross-sex relationship Slang Polari Socialization Subcultures Symbols Flags Takatāpui Transgender culture of New York City Moe aikāne Tourism Wigstock Rights Adoption Civil union Decriminalization Gender self-identification Intersex Legal recognition of intersex people Legal recognition of non-binary gender Marriage Military service Parenting Rights by country or territory Trans rights Yogyakarta Principles Health Association of LGBTQ Psychiatrists MSM and Blood donation restrictions / HIV LGBTQ medical organizations Reproduction Mental health National LGBT Cancer Network Transgender health care Gender-affirming hormone therapy Gender-affirming surgery Gender transition Legal status of gender-affirming healthcare Misinformation Suicide Societal attitudes Media portrayal Religion & LGBTQ homosexuality transgender Sexual diversity Stereotypes Societal attitudes toward homosexuality Discrimination Acephobia Arophobia AIDS stigma Anti-LGBTQ rhetoric Biphobia Bullying Censorship Closeted Outing Criminalization Domestic violence Erasure Straightwashing Bisexual Lesbian Trans Compulsory heterosexuality Gay bashing Gayphobia Heteropatriarchy Heterosexism Homophobia liberal Intersex discrimination Legality of conversion therapy Lesbophobia Opposition to LGBTQ rights UK anti-trans movement 2020s US anti-LGBTQ Trump-era persecution of trans people Grooming conspiracy theory Suicide Youth vulnerability Migration Mixed-orientation marriage Normativity allo- amato- cis- hetero- Racism Sexualism Transphobia Non-binary people Transgender inequality Trans men Trans women Violence in Belize in UK in US List Trans people Academic fields and discourse Communism & LGBTQ rights Gender studies Lesbian feminism Lavender linguistics LGBTQ conservatism In the US Neuroqueer theory Queer anarchism Queer studies Queer theory Social construction of gender Socialism & LGBTQ rights Transfeminism Transgender studies Travesti See also Autism and LGBTQ people Discrimination against LGBTQ people Gay-friendly GLAAD LGBTQ-affirming religious groups LGBTQ ageing LGBTQ retirement issues in the United States LGBTQ sex education Straight ally LGBTQ portalvte Homosexuality is romantic attraction, sexual attraction, or sexual behavior between people of the same sex or gender.
Western worldCountries with an originally European shared cultureFor other uses, see Western World (other) and Western Power (other).The Parthenon in AthensThe Roman Forum in RomeAncient Greco-Roman world forms the foundation of the modern Western worldThe Western world, also known as the West, primarily refers to various nations and states in Europe, Northern America, and Australasia; with some debate as to whether those in the former Soviet Union and Latin America, even though its cultures are derived from Iberian cultures, also constitute the West.
Legal genderLegal gender, or legal sex, is a legal authority's classification of a person's gender or sex (terms which, while distinct, are often used interchangeably in such contexts). Biological sex, sex reassignment and gender identity are used to determine legal gender. The details vary by jurisdiction.LGBTQ rights in RussiaLesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in Russia face severe challenges and discrimination not experienced by non-LGBTQ people. Although sexual activity between consenting adults of the same sex is legal, homosexuality is disapproved of by much of the population, and same-sex couples and households headed by same-sex couples are ineligible for the legal protections available to opposite-sex couples.Same-sex adoptionSame-sex adoption is the adoption of children or adults by same-sex couples. It may take the form of a joint adoption by the couple, or of the adoption by one partner of the other's biological child or adult (stepchild adoption). Joint adoption by same-sex couples is permitted in 39 countries.LGBTQ rights in NigeriaPeople in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ)community in Nigeria face severe challenges. Both male and female expressions of homosexuality are illegal in Nigeria and punishable by death in the northern portion of the country and up to 14 years of imprisonment in the southern portion of the country.Jack Baker and Michael McConnellMarried advocates of marriage rights for gay couples Jack BakerMcConnell and Baker in 2016BornRichard John Baker (1942-03-10) March 10, 1942 (age 84)Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Other namePat Lyn McConnellEducationUniversity of Minnesota Law School (1972)Oklahoma City University (1968)University of Oklahoma (1965)Maryville Academy (1959)Known forFirst same-sex couple to receive a valid marriage license and marriage certificate.Spouse Michael McConnell (m. 1971) Richard John Baker and James Michael McConnell are American LGBTQ rights activists, known for being the first legally married same-sex couple in recorded history.Developed countryA developed country, or advanced country, is a country that has a high quality of life, developed economy, and advanced technological infrastructure relative to other less industrialized nations. Most commonly, the criteria for evaluating the degree of economic development are: gross domestic product (GDP), gross national income (GNI), per capita income, level of industrialization, amount of widespread infrastructure and general standard of living.MarriageHousehold forms and residenceExtendedMatrifocalMatrilocalNeolocalNuclearPatrilocal1st centuryThe 1st century was the century spanning AD 1 (represented by the Roman numeral I) through AD 100 (C) according to the Julian calendar. It is often written as the 1st century AD or 1st century CE to distinguish it from the 1st century BC (or BCE) which preceded it. The 1st century is considered part of the Classical era, epoch, or historical period. The Roman Empire, Han China and Parthia were the most powerful and hegemonic states.HomosexualityAttraction between people of the same sex or gender Symbols of homosexuality Sexual orientation Sexual orientations Asexual Bisexual Heterosexual Homosexual Gay men Lesbian Related terms Allosexual Androphilia & Gynephilia Bi-curious Cybersexuality Fictosexual Gray asexual Aegosexual Demisexual Monosexual Non-heterosexual Omnisexual Polysexual Pansexual Plurisexual Queer Sapphism Research Biological Birth order Epigenetic Handedness Neuroscientific Prenatal hormones Demographics Environment Female Male Kinsey scale Klein Grid Queer studies Sexology Timeline Transgender sexuality Non-human animals Animal sexual behavior Non-reproductive Homosexual List Related topics Aromanticism Criminalization Homoaffectivity Rights by country Men who have sex with men Questioning Rights Romantic orientation Sexual fluidity Situational Split attraction model Women who have sex with women Categoryvte Part of a series onLGBTQ people LGBTQLesbianGayBisexualTransgenderQueer Sexual orientation and gender Agender Aromantic Asexual Gray asexual Aegosexual Demisexual Biology Bisexual Polysexual Pansexual Demographics Environment Fictosexual Gender expression Gender fluid Gender identity Gender role Gender nonconforming Homosexual Intersex Non-heterosexual Non-binary Queer Questioning Sexual identity Romantic orientation Sex–gender distinction Transgender Trans man Trans woman Transsexual Two-spirit WSW History General Timeline Same-sex marriage Intersex Movements Gay liberation Same-sex unions Stonewall riots Identities Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Culture Business Coming out Community African-American Disability and LGBTQ people Drag culture in New York City Dyke March Events Awareness periods Largest events Gay village Homophile movement Media Bury your gays Films New queer cinema Periodicals LGBTQ culture in New York City Pride Pride Month Parade Queer art QPR and QPP Same-sex relationship Cross-sex relationship Slang Polari Socialization Subcultures Symbols Flags Takatāpui Transgender culture of New York City Moe aikāne Tourism Wigstock Rights Adoption Civil union Decriminalization Gender self-identification Intersex Legal recognition of intersex people Legal recognition of non-binary gender Marriage Military service Parenting Rights by country or territory Trans rights Yogyakarta Principles Health Association of LGBTQ Psychiatrists MSM and Blood donation restrictions / HIV LGBTQ medical organizations Reproduction Mental health National LGBT Cancer Network Transgender health care Gender-affirming hormone therapy Gender-affirming surgery Gender transition Legal status of gender-affirming healthcare Misinformation Suicide Societal attitudes Media portrayal Religion & LGBTQ homosexuality transgender Sexual diversity Stereotypes Societal attitudes toward homosexuality Discrimination Acephobia Arophobia AIDS stigma Anti-LGBTQ rhetoric Biphobia Bullying Censorship Closeted Outing Criminalization Domestic violence Erasure Straightwashing Bisexual Lesbian Trans Compulsory heterosexuality Gay bashing Gayphobia Heteropatriarchy Heterosexism Homophobia liberal Intersex discrimination Legality of conversion therapy Lesbophobia Opposition to LGBTQ rights UK anti-trans movement 2020s US anti-LGBTQ Trump-era persecution of trans people Grooming conspiracy theory Suicide Youth vulnerability Migration Mixed-orientation marriage Normativity allo- amato- cis- hetero- Racism Sexualism Transphobia Non-binary people Transgender inequality Trans men Trans women Violence in Belize in UK in US List Trans people Academic fields and discourse Communism & LGBTQ rights Gender studies Lesbian feminism Lavender linguistics LGBTQ conservatism In the US Neuroqueer theory Queer anarchism Queer studies Queer theory Social construction of gender Socialism & LGBTQ rights Transfeminism Transgender studies Travesti See also Autism and LGBTQ people Discrimination against LGBTQ people Gay-friendly GLAAD LGBTQ-affirming religious groups LGBTQ ageing LGBTQ retirement issues in the United States LGBTQ sex education Straight ally LGBTQ portalvte Homosexuality is romantic attraction, sexual attraction, or sexual behavior between people of the same sex or gender.Western worldCountries with an originally European shared cultureFor other uses, see Western World (other) and Western Power (other).The Parthenon in AthensThe Roman Forum in RomeAncient Greco-Roman world forms the foundation of the modern Western worldThe Western world, also known as the West, primarily refers to various nations and states in Europe, Northern America, and Australasia; with some debate as to whether those in the former Soviet Union and Latin America, even though its cultures are derived from Iberian cultures, also constitute the West.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.