Homosexuality in Qonklaks

Homosexuality has been documented in Qonklaks since the Sithai-Wa, being noted to be common regardless of class.

History

Pre-Hanctheism

Haomism preached the pursuit of personal happiness and free love, and thus homosexual relations were widely accepted amongst its practitioners. Some of Haomus' male students were documented to be lovers, and had shared a grave in death.

However, as the Lya Dynasty adoped the inflexible Khaoist ideology of Choömus, the state's enforcement of a strict interpretation of the Rites of Hiang meant that same-sex relations were highly discouraged among the nobility. There is strong evidence that these restrictions were not applied to commoners or slaves.

During the Pàn Dynasty, the state adopted the teachings of Taeus, which preached for a middle ground between rule of law and personal happiness. Same-sex relations were once again allowed to be openly practiced by all classes.

UDR Qonklaks

The personal dignity of homosexuals in the Union of Democratic Revolutionary Qonklaks is consitutionally enshrined, though no official moves to grant same-sex marriages exist. However, the state does officially allow citizens to register sworn siblinghoods, a Qonklese custom practiced since imperial times. Sworn siblinghoods allow same-sex couples to enjoy rights and benefits typically reserved for family or spouses.