Periagoge
Scenario

When state protection fails gender non-conforming people

I got beaten up last night for being kothi and the police officer told me it was my own fault for being outside after dark.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Victim-blaming by authorities transforms state protection into another site of violence and abandonment.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with South Asian gender diversity — hijra and kothi?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.