Discerning the Identity and Ostracization: The Phase of Subservience in A.Revathi's "The Truth About Me"
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https://doi.org/10.71093/iqmrj.v1i1.202505Keywords:
identity, subaltern, trauma , marginalizationAbstract
This research article explores the complex relationship between marginalization and gender identity. The novel amplifies the voices of the transgender community in India. It raises questions about the institutional, societal, and cultural practices that perpetuate their marginalization and examines how Revathi’s novel highlights the connection between gender identity and the subservient experience of transgender individuals. Drawing on Trauma Theory, this article, through its lens, examines the struggles endured by transgender people, which lead to particular forms of discrimination and social exclusion. Through Revathi’s narration, this article addresses the existential crisis that accompanies identity formation in the context of marginalization, shaped by social class, caste, and gender. This study aims to provide a crucial framework for exploring how the voices of marginalized people navigate a society that often attempts to silence them. It also offers insight into how Revathi’s life experiences deepen the understanding of the complexity of gender identity.
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