They move in the core of the night,not man enough at times,and no woman wants to be associated to them,head covered under a cheap wig,and a garish coat of make-up,giving a striking glow to their decomposed shadows that have often been victims of sodomy.....They sing and dance not coz its their favourite timepass....its the only source of earning their bread.....
Kinnar...hijra...or eunuch...thanks to us,each one sounds equally derogatory...
I came across one a few days back....watching me pay a 10 rupee note to her a woman came dashing out from nowhere...extremely upset ova my act...in her words-i was 'arming' the eunuch.....giving her an easy way out to live life....She seemed quite unhappy with the eunuch who often moved around the area which was a playground for her kids(note-kids who went to affluent schools).....According to the lady,these people should try to find a job...as a domestic....a vocationl worker...but ironically refused to the idea of employing a eunuch in her own house...or factory....The woman tried her level best to make me understand that these people should be left alone(isolated-is the word)for their own empowerment....i dont get it!....a person who dosent share an equal status with either men...or women..or handicapped....or sc's...or tribals...or challenged....none!....in bare words the words-Status and Equal are not applicable to them....
The lady had all her facts wrong ...her misconception that numerous Governmet and Non-government organisations are currently working for their rights in India was wrong...
Iv been reading stuff on the internet on this issue for a few days now....n to my surprise there arent many organisations that are openly working for the MSM sector....n those who do can not provide them any placement in the so-called professional sector...These organisations are either involved in raising awareness about their sexual preferences...hiv/aids.....and fight for their rights by providing them legal assistance....But a lot can be done,provided the Government n those who frame the fate of the government are sensitised about this section of the society,that has been living in the shadows of ignorance for decades......
Tis ironic how the government can impose laws and duties on them.....like any other individual...yet there are NO rights available for this section of our community....
Getting to know the eunuch a little better(damn!i hate calling them that...forgot to ask her name)i realised how atleast once in their lifetime they try to get a decent job...but not to my surprise...they are either laughed at...or the rest of the employees refuse to work with them under the same roof.....
There is a difference between PROMISE and PERFORMANCE.....between WORDS and ACTIONS.....I believe one has no right to raise their opinion to such issues...if one has no concrete ALTERNATIVES.......its like forcing a beggar to leave begging..without offering valid alternatives....
No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.It is not enough to be good. You must be good for something. You must contribute good to the world. The world must be a better place for your presence. And the good that is in you must be spread to others. In this world so filled with problems, so constantly threatened by dark and evil challenges, you can and must rise above mediocrity, above indifference. You can become involved and speak with a strong voice for that which is right. I believe in humanity. We are an incredible species. We're still just a child creature, we're still being nasty to each other. And all children go through those phases. We're growing up, we're moving into adolescence now. When we grow up - man, we're going to be something.
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