Accepting her identity as a transwoman at the age of 20, was a journey in itself for Dr Shaikh. It’s a great feeling to be India’s only transgender person to have reached this position of heading a Covid vaccination centre. “During any crisis, the stigmatisation and discrimination increases especially against the marginalised communities and the same happened with the transgender community,” says Dr Shaikh. (Source: Dr Shaikh) “During any crisis, the stigmatisation and discrimination increases especially against the marginalised communities and the same happened with the transgender community,” says Dr Shaikh. During any such crisis, the stigmatisation and discrimination increases especially against the marginalised communities and the same happened with the transgender community.

Source: Indian Express July 07, 2021 06:56 UTC