INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT International Peer Reviewed & Refereed Journals, Open Access Journal ISSN Approved Journal No: 2456-4184 | Impact factor: 8.76 | ESTD Year: 2016
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ABSTRACT
Transgender autobiographies offer an intimate look into the lived experiences, struggles, and triumphs of individuals who have traversed the landscape of gender identity. These narratives are vital not only for the transgender community but for a broader audience seeking to understand the intricacies of gender beyond the binary. Drawing from a rich tapestry of emotions, encounters, and insights, these memoirs provide a firsthand account of the challenges of societal expectations, medical transitions, personal revelations, and the quest for self-affirmation. Equally significant, they reveal the strength, resilience, and authenticity inherent in the journeys of transgender individuals. Such autobiographies have the power to reshape sociocultural perceptions, challenge prejudices, and advocate for more inclusive and informed policies. As testimonies of personal truth, they play an indispensable role in expanding the literary canon, promoting empathy, and advancing human rights discourse. This research paper explores the autobiographies of Laxmi Narayan Tripathi and A. Revathi, two prominent transgender activists from India, to gain a deeper understanding of the multifaceted experiences and challenges faced by transgender individuals in the country. Laxmi Narayan Tripathi's autobiography, "Me Hijra, Me Laxmi," and A. Revathi's "The Truth About Me: A Hijra Life Story" provide invaluable insights into the personal and societal struggles of transgender individuals as they navigate issues of identity, discrimination, and acceptance.
Keywords:
Transgender, gender identity, sexual identity and caste and discrimination
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"Narrowing the gender divide: A study of selected transgender autobiographies", International Journal of Novel Research and Development (www.ijnrd.org), ISSN:2456-4184, Vol.9, Issue 1, page no.c264-c271, January-2024, Available :http://www.ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2401233.pdf
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2456-4184 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.76 Calculated By Google Scholar| ESTD YEAR: 2016
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