From Sulaiman To Jannath: How A Trans Person Earned Acceptance And Dignity By Taking Up Farming

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From Sulaiman To Jannath: How A Trans Person Earned Acceptance And Dignity By Taking Up Farming

A transgender farmer from Tamil Nadu who lived in Bengaluru for 10 years before returning to her roots finds peace.

Tenkasi: Acceptance and dignity are still a far-fetched dream for the transgender community in India, particularly those living in the remote interiors. But there are examples of those rising above all obstacles to live a dignified life.

One such person is Jannath. Born as Seyathu Sulaiman to Rasavu Maideen and Ismail Bibi of Champankulam near Azhwarkurichi in Tenkasi district of Tamil Nadu, Jannath is now proudly engaged in agriculture and is accepted by her family.

Jannath lost her farmer father when she was seven, and the responsibility of the