Transgenders in India: An Introduction

This introductory volume explores the challenges faced by the transgender community in India, tracing the history of their representation in Hindu texts and analyzing how race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, nation, religion, and ability have shaped their experience and trans culture. It debunks myths and critiques stigma and discrimination, making it an essential read for scholars and researchers in gender studies, queer studies, exclusion and discrimination studies, political science, sociology, social anthropology, and South Asian studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 134 pages
Publication date: 24 April 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive introductory volume delves into the multifaceted challenges faced by the transgender community in India. It explores the historical trajectory of the community's representation in Hindu texts, shedding light on their evolving status within Indian society. The book examines diverse themes, including the process of establishing one's identity through coming out and transitioning, as well as the intricate interplay of factors such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, nation, religion, and ability that have shaped the transgender experience and trans culture across and beyond the binary.

In a lucid and engaging style, the book challenges misconceptions and critiques the pervasive stigma and discrimination surrounding the transgender community. It serves as a vital resource for scholars and researchers specializing in gender studies, queer studies, exclusion and discrimination studies, political science, sociology, social anthropology, and South Asian studies. By providing a comprehensive analysis of the experiences and struggles of the transgender community, this book contributes to a deeper understanding of the complexities of gender identity and societal attitudes towards marginalized groups.

Weight: 430g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032387093