Obfuscation of Multidimensionality

This study critiques Ram c/o Anandhi for its one-dimensional portrayal of trans women, particularly the character Malli, who is cast primarily in the mould of suffering and victimhood. Drawing insights from queer theory, the study highlights how literature often reinforces stereotypes rather than offer nuanced representations. The novel presents trans women as figures of violence, social rejection or tragedy, limiting their agency and humanity. The protagonist’s interactions with Malli suggest that trans individuals require validation or protection from cisgender, heterosexual figures to find meaning, reinforcing problematic power dynamics. The narrative’s emphasis on transgender individuals’ suffering without challenging societal structures inadvertently upholds mainstream biases. The study argues that literature must move beyond victim narratives and offer empowering portrayals of trans lives, challenge heteronormative structures rather than reinforce them

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