Authority Quote by Laxmi Narayan Tripathi
“We, hijras, are not hypocrites. We live our sexuality openly, being truthful to our souls and our bodies. Science and doctors assigned something else to us when we were born - which they didn't have the authority to - but we choose what we are and we are very truthful about it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Public Talk, 2021, LGBTQ+ Rights Activist
A declaration of authentic identity, rejecting imposed labels and embracing self‑determination despite medical authority.
In simple terms: Being true to oneself against imposed definitions.
Key Takeaway
Live authentically, define yourself.
Themes
identity
authenticity
rights
gender
self‑determination
Mood
defiant
empowering
Type
activist
personal.
When to use this quote
- personal storytelling
- activism
- support groups
- educational workshops
Key Concepts
gender theory
social stigma
medical ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront societal labels?
- What support helps maintain authenticity?
A Different Perspective
Medical authority can be contested but may still impact access to care.
![“The rationale which accompanies that imposition of male authority euphemistically referred to as 'the battle of the sexes' bears a certain resemblance to the formulas of nations at war, where any heinousness is justified on the grounds that the enemy is either an inferior [part of the] species or…” quote by Kate Millett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/895/kate-millett-7301_accompany_the-rationale-which-accompanies-that-imp_8896.jpg)