The number nines or kojjas or hijdas or eunuchs or transgenders frighten me very much. The minute I espy them somewhere, I close the doors and pretend to be absent. But they have been a subject of curiosity. I have seen most people abusing them or giving them alms. Some communities invite them for special occasions like births and give them a lot of money. They consider it a good omen.
Well, if they can consider them a good omen why can't we all? Why are we so damn scared of them? Why do we abuse them to such absurd levels? According to wikipedia, it is we, their fellow human beings, who are majorly responsible for their condition.
Today, the 19th September, 2008, the Times of India carried an article saying that Tamil Nadu was the first Indian state to create a locality, exclusively for the eunuchs. Kudos to the Government!
Despite all the fear and misgivings in my heart, I genuinely want them to lead a better life, where they don't beg through a display of their physcial faiblesse.
Yes, maybe this is an election gimmick, but, that such an idea has even occurred to somebody has to be really commended. I do hope that that these people find the much needed happiness and recognition in society and that we accept them more easily amongst us!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eunuchs
Well, if they can consider them a good omen why can't we all? Why are we so damn scared of them? Why do we abuse them to such absurd levels? According to wikipedia, it is we, their fellow human beings, who are majorly responsible for their condition.
Today, the 19th September, 2008, the Times of India carried an article saying that Tamil Nadu was the first Indian state to create a locality, exclusively for the eunuchs. Kudos to the Government!
Despite all the fear and misgivings in my heart, I genuinely want them to lead a better life, where they don't beg through a display of their physcial faiblesse.
Yes, maybe this is an election gimmick, but, that such an idea has even occurred to somebody has to be really commended. I do hope that that these people find the much needed happiness and recognition in society and that we accept them more easily amongst us!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eunuchs
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