Revathi: A Life in Trans Activism

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An unforgettable book, A Life in Trans Activism will leave the reader questioning the ”safe” and ”comfortable” binaries of male/female that so many of us take for granted.” – Feminism in India. Born in Southern India to a conservative family of modest means, it wasn”t long before Revathi noticed she wasn”t comfortable participating in life as a man. This realisation set her on a long and winding search for survival and for a life on her terms. From the supportive yet strict — and at times exploitative — hijra communities to non-profit spaces rife with other forms of discrimination, Revathi made a name for herself as a fearless advocate for sexual minorities and Dalit rights. In an intimate, months-long conversation with Nandini Murali, Revathi speaks not only about her own journey but also about the obstacles and challenges faced by another, oft-overlooked part of Indian society: trans men. The result is a free-flowing and brutal account of life on the margins that is also shot through with the bright lights of friendship, determination, and solidarity.