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Exploring the Intersectionality of Gender Identity and Violence: A Critical Analysis of A. Revathi’s The Truth about Me

Author(s) Karishma Bharti
Country India
Abstract In the twenty-first century, every individual’s identity is determined by nationality, race, and gender. This gender identity plays a crucial role in the successful growth and development of a person in society. The present research paper explores the concept of gender identity and violence concerning studies of transgender in India. From a social constructivist point of view, gender identity is not something people are born with; instead, it is shaped by social rules, expectations, and power relationships. This view understands that gender is not just male or female, but a complicated idea that can be shown and felt in many different ways. As we know transgendered people are excluded from society which often mistreats and abuses them at every place. They are marginalized and treated like outcasts forgetting the fact that the moral failure of our society is its unwillingness to accept a variety of gender identities and expressions, a mindset that needs to be changed.
The objective of this paper is to examine the perspective on gender identity and how Revathi as a transgender uplifted her life by embracing diversity and challenging traditional norms. The realm of transgender identities in India involves a bigger picture that extends beyond just gender identity or sexuality and delves into the realm of disputed cultures and forgotten histories. In recent years, some developments have changed the perspectives of Indian society towards the LGBT community. Here, the aim of this paper is to deal with the insights shared by A. Revathi in her autobiography The Truth About Me: A Hijra Life Story concerning the struggle for transgender inclusion and appreciation.
Keywords Transgender, Gender Identity, LGBT, Queer theory, Gender Studies, Traditional norms, Marginalization, Third gender.
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-02-17
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