The Truth About Me: A Hijra Life Story

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AuthorA.Revathi translated by Geetha.
AreaNamakkal Taluk, Salem District
Date Accessioned2024-11-07T07:16:07Z
Date Available2024-11-07T07:16:07Z
Date of Publication2010
DescriptionCase Story (Autobiography)
AbstractThis Case story (Autobiography) is journey of Revathi (a transgender woman) beginning from her upbringing as a boy in a small village in Salem to her becoming a woman. It highlights her own feelings and desires, struggles, humiliation and indignation towards the sexual and structural violence afflicted by her own family and society towards her and the hijra community. It showcases her unflinching courage to fight violence and humiliation within her family and in the outside world.
Identifier URIhttps://resourcerepository.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/handle/apurr/720
ProvenanceRural
ProvenanceTamil Nadu
ProvenanceIndia
KeywordLGBT Community. Sexual Minorities.
CitationRevathi, A. T. (2010). The truth about me: A hijra life story. Penguin UK.
TitleThe Truth About Me: A Hijra Life Story
StatusReady for use
CoverageSexual minorities and their sexual rights. Intersections of Sexuality, Gender, Dignity and Health.
Course TagPerspectives around intersections of Sexuality, Gender, Dignity and Health. Sexual minorities and their dignity and sexual rights.
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