Hello Everyone my name is Mansi Gujadiya. in this PPT I will discuss about Exploring Transgender Narratives from Mythology to Contemporary Indian Novel.

1. Department of English
Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University
Date: 4st April 2024
Sem 4। Batch 2022-24
Research Methodology
Exploring Transgender Narratives from
Mythology to Contemporary Indian Novels
Prepared by Mansi Gujadiya

2. Exploring
Transgender
Narratives from
Mythology to
Contemporary Indian
Novels
Present by Mansi Gujadiya

3. Personal Information
● Name:- Mansi B. Gujadiya
● Roll No.:- 12
● Enrollment Number:-4069206420220013
● Sem :- 4 (M.A)
● Paper No.:-210(A)
● Paper Code:-22417
● Paper Name:-Research Project Writing: Dissertation Writing
● Topic:-Exploring Transgender Narratives from Mythology to Contemporary
Indian Novels
● Submitted to:- Department of English MKBU
● Email:- mansigajjar10131@gmail.com

4. Introduction
● Understanding Queer Theory: Origins and Concepts
● Queer Theory in the Indian Context: Unraveling Diversity
● Exploring Queerness in the India
● Intersections of Mythology and Queer Theory: Decoding Narratives
● Navigating Transgender Theory: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
● Contextualizing Transgender Theory within the Indian Landscape
● About Arundhati Roy
● Investigating “The Ministry of Utmost Happiness”
● Laxmi Narayan Tripathi
● Analyzing “Me Hijra Me Laxmi”
● Revathi
● Reviewing “The Truth About Me: A Hijra Life Story”

5. Chapter 2 Literary Review
● Queer Theory
● Transgender Theory
● “The Ministry of Utmost Happiness”
● “Me Hijra Me Laxmi”
● “The Truth About Me: A Hijra Life Story”
● Hypothesis

6. Research Questions
1. How do intersections of gender identity with other marginalized identities, such as race,
class, and religion, manifest in transgender mythology and contemporary literature?
2. What are the similarities and differences in the portrayal of transgender identities and
experiences between ancient mythologies and modern novels?
3. How has the portrayal and perception of transgender individuals evolved from ancient
mythological narratives to contemporary literature, such as "The Ministry of Utmost
Happiness," "Me Hijra, Me Laxmi," and "The Truth About Me: A Hijra Life Story"?
4. How has the treatment of transgender individuals by society evolved from mythological
times to the contemporary era?
5. What are the primary societal challenges faced by transgender individuals in today's world?
6. How do transgender individuals experience and navigate romantic and intimate
relationships, including disclosure of their transgender status to partners?
7. How can allies and advocacy organizations better support the needs and rights of
transgender individuals within their communities and society at large?

7. Chapter 3 :-Transgender Narratives Across Time
and Mythology
● Transgender
● Mythological Characters in the Mahabharata: Unraveling Gender
Fluidity
● Transgender Depictions in the Ramayana: A Narrative Analysis
● Transgender Figures in the Puranas: The Tale of Mohini
● Exploring Transgender Representations in Other Mythologies
● Transcendence of Gender in God and Goddess Depictions
● Identity Constructions in Mythological Narratives: A Critical Analysis
● Tracing Transgender Experiences in Indian Historical Context
● Criminalization and Marginalization: Historical Perspectives
● Post-Independence Era: Continuation of Discrimination
● Emerging Trends in Transgender Rights: Contemporary – Period
● Government Initiatives and Policy Interventions

8. ● Introducing the Authors
● Birth ,Early Life and Family Dynamics
● Childhood
● Educational Trajectories: Challenges and
Triumphs
● Medical Encounters: Negotiating Gender Identity
● Domestic Spaces: Homes
● Hijra Community
● Societal Responses
● Artistic Expressions: Dance as a Medium of
Liberation
● Resilience in the Face of Adversity: The Hijra
Struggle
● Quest for Identity
● Love and Intimacy: Themes of Affection and
Connection
Chapter 4:-Portraits of Resilience: Exploring
Narratives of Transgender Authors

9. Chapter 5:-Conclusion
● Summary of Transgender
● Overview of mythological tales and story
● Brief introduction of authors
● Brief introduction about 3 novels

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