India, March 11 -- There is intersectionality in how patriarchy affects women in the LGBTQ community. Many queer women feel alienated by their own sexualities in society. Being in an all-girls' school gave me an idea of what the world could be like without boys, and I can't say I dislike it.

An all-girls' school showed me what the world could be like without men

I had transferred from a co-ed to an all-girls' school in the 6th grade. Initially lamenting the switch, I quickly became aware of how gender-separated spaces were at such a young age. There was a distinction between areas where girls and boys were restricted.

I used to be a dancer, singer, reader and all over-performer. However, the new girls' school gave me free rein over all...