A hijra woman's account of family violence, community and activism in South India. Translated by V. Geetha.
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India2014 onward
In NALSA v. Union of India the Supreme Court recognised transgender people as a 'third gender' with the right to self-identify. Trans activists have since contested the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, for making recognition depend on a district magistrate's certificate.
Hijra and trans communities; activists such as A. Revathi and Grace Banu.
Self-identification of gender; reservations in education and jobs; protection from violence and discrimination.
A hijra woman's account of family violence, community and activism in South India. Translated by V. Geetha.