'People told my parents to give me away because I'm transgender'

'People told my parents to give me away because I'm transgender'

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June 2021 is Pride Month, so it was fitting that a few days ago the Madras High Court suggested measures to sensitize society and the state to remove prejudices against the LGBTQIA+ community. It also ordered strict action against those found to be attempting to “cure” or change sexual orientation.

Khushi Shaikh, one of India’s first transgender models and a leading content creator, speaks about the community’s journey since the reading down of Article 377 and what lies next.

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