What’s in a name? A Battle for Dignity & Acceptance

India, a country of diverse cultures and traditions, is home to many untold stories spanning its vast geography. Some narratives are celebrated in broad daylight while others are silenced, ensnared in the shadows of prejudice and intolerance. Among these silenced tales are the resilient journeys of Masoom, Neha, SA*, P*, SH*, and Kanchan. As transgender individuals and sex workers, their lives are an unceasing clash against India’s socio-cultural barricades. Their stories vividly represent two overarching themes: their battle against the hate speech that constantly seeks to degrade them and their relentless journey to self-acceptance amidst discrimination. “Echoing Our Names, Challenging the Slurs”: Masoom and Neha’s Stand Against Transphobia Masoom’s and Neha’s narratives are dominated by their battle against degrading slurs