The people who want to be segregated are part of a different generation, and they have lived their lives. They are the stakeholders and guardians of the culture. Historically, the British tried to erase them from their land, but they survived. They survived the non-acceptance of the government, so they have always been very secretive. They have created a barrier, which they don't want to lose.
I was first sexually exploited when I was seven, by a distant cousin at a family wedding. Even after that I was routinely molested by older cousins a… - Laxmi Narayan Tripathi
I was first sexually exploited when I was seven, by a distant cousin at a family wedding. Even after that I was routinely molested by older cousins a…
- Laxmi Narayan Tripathi
According to the norms of the hijras community, it's not necessary that one be castrated. Castration is your choice. If you do it, testosterone doesn… - Laxmi Narayan Tripathi
According to the norms of the hijras community, it's not necessary that one be castrated. Castration is your choice. If you do it, testosterone doesn…
Being called gay is worse than transgender. I remember when I started fighting way back in 1999 for hijas' rights, and I said the state doesn't have … - Laxmi Narayan Tripathi
Being called gay is worse than transgender. I remember when I started fighting way back in 1999 for hijas' rights, and I said the state doesn't have …
I advocate for people who believe sex work is work. But women have so many avenues open. In the same way, a trans woman or a hijra should have that m… - Laxmi Narayan Tripathi
I advocate for people who believe sex work is work. But women have so many avenues open. In the same way, a trans woman or a hijra should have that m…
When I started meeting members of the hijra community, it was a whole different ballgame. They were like me. This was the first time I felt that I wa… - Laxmi Narayan Tripathi
When I started meeting members of the hijra community, it was a whole different ballgame. They were like me. This was the first time I felt that I wa…
People believe that if a hijra curses you, bad things will happen. That God Ram blessed hijras with this power, that our blessings and curses will co… - Laxmi Narayan Tripathi
People believe that if a hijra curses you, bad things will happen. That God Ram blessed hijras with this power, that our blessings and curses will co…
I try to educate people. I've told the hijra community that it's not about getting breasts or having sexual reassignment surgery. First we need our r… - Laxmi Narayan Tripathi
I try to educate people. I've told the hijra community that it's not about getting breasts or having sexual reassignment surgery. First we need our r…
I was a sick child, I was scared, and honestly speaking, I never thought about why I didn't tell anyone about my abuse. Abuse victims don't have all … - Laxmi Narayan Tripathi
I was a sick child, I was scared, and honestly speaking, I never thought about why I didn't tell anyone about my abuse. Abuse victims don't have all …
We, hijras, are not hypocrites. We live our sexuality openly, being truthful to our souls and our bodies. Science and doctors assigned something else… - Laxmi Narayan Tripathi
We, hijras, are not hypocrites. We live our sexuality openly, being truthful to our souls and our bodies. Science and doctors assigned something else…
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