Tamil Nadu recognises transgenders as separate sex

[Natasha]

Tamil Nadu recognises transgenders as separate sex

http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/programguide/stories/200806/s2264578.htm
6/4/2008

"A state in south India has become the country's first to recognise
transgender people as a separate sex.

Activists hope the move will boost the status of transgender
communities, which trace their origins back to ancient Hindu
scriptures."