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Why is the number 9 considered a transgender code?

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The number 9 ( Local Chennai pathois of the word as ombodhu) in Tamil Nadu is used derogatorily and as an insult towards transgenders. Even the way the the number 9 is pronouced with a cadence whilst referring to transgenders where 'bo' is Enunciated in a higher tone and followed by the fading dhu reeks of sarcasm. read more

Transgender is an umbrella term used to describe people whose gender identity (sense of themselves as male or female) or gender expression differs from socially constructed norms associated with their birth sex. This includes androgynous, bigendered and gender queer people, who tend to see traditional concepts of gender as restrictive. read more

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