Queeristan: LGBTQ Inclusion in the Indian Workplace [BOOK]

About the Book

Queeristan by Parmesh Shahani is a groundbreaking memoir-manifesto that examines how India’s corporate landscape is transforming in the wake of the Supreme Court’s historic 2018 reading down of Section 377. Drawing from his decade-long journey as an openly gay corporate leader, Shahani presents a powerful, research-backed case for LGBTQ inclusion in Indian businesses. Through stories of organizational change, interviews with inclusion champions, and moving personal reflections, the book becomes both a visionary guide and a deeply human narrative. It highlights how diversity and inclusion are not merely ethical imperatives, but essential drivers of innovation, equity, and long-term corporate success.

Key Features

• A pioneering exploration of LGBTQ inclusion in Indian workplaces.
• Blends memoir, research, strategy, and storytelling into a compelling narrative.
• Provides a step-by-step framework for companies aiming to build inclusive cultures.
• Features insights from major Indian corporations such as Godrej, Tata Steel, IBM, Wipro, and the Lalit group.
• Showcases real stories of employees whose lives were transformed by inclusive policies.
• Functions as a rich reference source on LGBTQ history, movements, culture, and literature in India.
• Highlights why diversity and inclusion are crucial for equitable, innovative, and profitable workplaces.

Product Details

Publisher: Westland (17 August 2020)

Language: English

Format: Hardcover, 320 pages

ISBN-10: 9389648149   |   ISBN-13: 978-9389648140

Item Weight: 530 g

Dimensions: 16 × 3 × 24 cm

Country of Origin: India

Generic Name: Book