Transgenderism: Facts and fictions

Somasundaram, O

doi:10.4103/0019-5545.44917

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“…Somasundaram et al . [ 52 ] in their paper described the presence of suicide behavior as found in ‘Purananuru’ an ancient Tamil classic from the ‘Sangham’ period. The article documents the self immolation of Perun Koppendu on the death of her husband, the fast unto death of a Cheran king in response to being insulted by guards and suicides of important kings and poets because of bereavement.…”

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Indian research on suicide

Vijayakumar

2010

Indian J Psychiatry

109

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The suicide rate in India is 10.3. In the last three decades, the suicide rate has increased by 43% but the male female ratio has been stable at 1.4 : 1. Majority (71%) of suicide in India are by persons below the age of 44 years which imposes a huge social, emotional and economic burden. Fifty four articles on suicides have been published in IJP. Several studies reveal that suicidal behaviours are much more prevalent than what is officially reported. Poisoning, hanging and self immolation (particularly women) were the methods to commit suicide. Physical and mental illness, disturbed interpersonal relationships and economic difficulties were the major reasons for suicide. The vulnerable population was found to be women, students, farmers etc. A social and public health response in addition to a mental health response is crucial to prevent suicidal behaviour in India.

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Section: Other Suicide Related Publicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Indian research on suicide

Vijayakumar

2010

Indian J Psychiatry

109

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“…This is the reason why the Hijras of Tamil Nadu call themselves Aravanis named after Aravan their progenitor. [ 1 ] In Koovagam, Tamil Nadu, there is an 18-day festival every year, where the village trans-women dress up as his wives and then mourn for Aravan's death.…”

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Transsexualism in hindu mythology

Srinivasan

Chandrasekaran

2020

Indian J Endocr Metab

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In spite of India showing progress in various medical, economic and social fronts, the care of the transgender individual is still encumbered by the various biases and taboos that people hold. But, this was not true in the antiquity. Hindu mythology holds transgender individuals in a status equal to other genders. This brief review of the various references of transgender individuals in Hindu mythology throws light on the various ways the topic of transsexualism and changing gender was addressed.

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“…Despite their long-standing presence, the social circumstances faced by them to date, are quite deplorable and they live as a disadvantaged minority. [ 2 ] They are found living along the fringes of society and the term “hijra” by which they are labeled, is considered derogatory in the societal perspective. [ 3 ] A traditional and ritual adoption process is the gateway into the community.…”

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An observational study of the quality of life among gender incongruent individuals from “Hijra” Community of India

Majumder

RoyChaudhuri

Chakraborty

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Indian J Endocr Metab

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Background: The term “hijra” is used to describe eunuchs, intersex, and gender incongruent individuals from hijra community people in the Indian subcontinent. Various adversities, violence, and discrimination experienced by many of them might have adverse consequences on their quality of life (QOL). The present study was conducted to assess the QOL among adult gender incongruent individuals from the hijra community. Methods: Data of thirty-seven hijra enrolled in the Endocrine outpatient clinic (hijra group) and thirty-seven healthy employees of the hospital (control group) were analyzed with regard to QOL. QOL was assessed by using the physical and mental health Short Form-36 (SF-36) health survey questionnaire. Results on continuous measurements were presented as mean ± SD and results on categorical measurements were presented in number and percent. Mann–Whitney U test or Student t-test was used to find the significance of study parameters between the two groups according to the data distribution. Results: In the domain namely role limitation due to emotional problem, the hijra cohort had a statistically significantly lower score (66.4 ± 20.2) versus the control cohort (83.4 ± 23.7), P = 0.002. No difference was observed between two groups with regards to other QOL domains namely general health perception, physical functioning, role limitation due to physical problem, bodily pain, general mental health, social functioning, and vitality. Conclusions: QOL of the gender incongruent individuals from the hijra community included in this study and the control group comprising of hospital employees were almost similar, though the former had reported lower levels of emotional health issues than the latter.

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Transgenderism: Facts and fictions

Cited by 19 publications

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Indian research on suicide

Indian research on suicide

Transsexualism in hindu mythology

An observational study of the quality of life among gender incongruent individuals from “Hijra” Community of India

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