To some, love is unjust
Transgenders speak out at the Kovai Rainbow Week
http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/society/article586101.ece"Our love is in the dark. It is never acknowledged. We, as a community are seeking equality in love," said Kalki Subramanian. Kalki is a transgender rights activist and founder of Sahodari, an organization that works for transgender empowerment. Kalki recently spearheaded a discussion on Love and Equality for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people) as part of the Kovai Rainbow Festival.
'Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud...' goes a verse from the Bible. But for most transgenders, love has been most unkind. "Ninety five per cent of transsexual women are below poverty line and are hence forced to beg in the streets. Some also involve in prostitution, which shows that men are attracted to us. But when it comes to marriage and commitment, we are turned down for fear of society's scorn," she added.
