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Intersectionality in The Truth About Me : A Study of Gender and Identity
A Project Report
submitted to Sri Krishna Arts and Science College (Autonomous)
in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
to be awarded by
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore – 641 008
Submitted by
Ms. B. Saffran Jameela
(Reg.No.21BEN018)
Project Guide
Ms.H.Reshma. M.A.,
Assistant Professor
Department of English
Sri Krishna Arts and Science College (Autonomous)
Accredited with ‘A’ grade by NAAC (3rd cycle)
Affiliated to Bharathiar University
Coimbatore – 641 008
March 2024
Declaration
DECLARATION
I, B. Saffran Jameela hereby declare that the project entitled Intersectionality in The
Truth About Me : A Study of Gender and Identity is a record of original and
independent research work done by me during the period 2023– 2024 under the
supervision and guidance of Ms. H. Reshma, Assistant Professor, Department of
English, Sri Krishna Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Coimbatore and it has not
formed the basis for the award of any Degree, Diploma, Associateship, Fellowship or any
other similar title.
....………………………….
Place: Coimbatore Signature of the Candidate
Date: (B. Saffran Jameela )

Certificate
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that the project entitled Intersectionality in The Truth About Me : A
Study of Gender and Identity submitted by B. Saffran Jameela (Reg.No.21BEN018) to
Sri Krishna Arts and Science College (Autonomous), in partial fulfillment of the
requirements for the award of the Degree of Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, to
be awarded by Bharathiar University, is her original work based on the investigation
carried out independently by her during period of study (2023-2024) under my
supervision.
Place: Coimbatore Signature of the Guide
Date: Ms. H. Reshma
Countersigned
………………………… ……………………….
Dr. R. Vijayasamundeswari Dr. S. Henry
Kishore
Dean, Department of Languages Head, Department of English
………………………. ………………………..
Internal examiner External examiner

Acknowledgement
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The greatest gratitude of all is owed to the Lord Almighty for having enabled
me to successfully complete this project.
I owe a great deal of gratitude to Dr. K. Sundararaman, CEO, Sri Krishna
Institutions, and Dr. R. Jagajeevan, Principal, Sri Krishna Arts and Science College
(Autonomous), Coimbatore, for their blessings and support during the preparation of
this project work.
I would like to place on record my indebtedness to Dr. R. Vijayasamundeswari,
Dean, Department of Languages, and Dr. S. Henry Kishore, Head, Department of
English for the continuous encouragement. I would like to express my sincere
gratitude to my guide Ms. H. Reshma for her valuable guidance and suggestions given
at every stage in the preparation of this project work.
I am extremely thankful to all the Faculties of the Department of English, for
the support rendered by them for the completion of this project work.
I owe my sincere thanks to, Dr. R. Senthilkumar, the Librarian of our college.
I would like to express my profound gratitude to my parents, friends and my
well-wishers for their whole hearted support and cooperation in the completion of this
project.
Contents
CONTENTS
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Abstract
Chapter I Introduction
Chapter II Study on Gender & Identity
Chapter III Conclusion
Works Cited
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This project aims to study the impact of societal pressures on Transgender women in India
through the protagonist Revathi in A. Revathi’s The Truth About Me : A Hijra Life Story.
Chapter – 1 The introductory chapter deals with the origin and
development of Indian Literature and the Contemporary
writers. The chapter also analyses the works of A. Revathi
and her contribution to the Transgender Literature.
Chapter– 2 The second chapter unfolds the struggles, a hijra faces in
recognizing and maintaining her true identity as a Trans-
women amidst the so called heterosexual community,
through the narrative tales of the protagonist.
Chapter– 3 The concluding chapter sums up the analysis and
highlights the findings. This chapter also acknowledges its
limitations and provides future research directions for the
deeper understanding of the novel.
Note: The methodology followed in this project report is in
accordance with the NINETH edition of the MLA
Handbook for writers of research papers, 2021. Only page
numbers are given in the parenthetical reference wherever
primary source is cited.

Chapter I
Chapter II
Chapter III
Chapter IV
Works Cited
WORKS CITED

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Intersectionality in The Truth About Me : A Study of Gender and Identity

Truth About Me : A Study of Gender and Identity is a record of original and

supervision and guidance of Ms. H. Reshma, Assistant Professor, Department of

other similar title.

Place: Coimbatore Signature of the Candidate

Date: (B. Saffran Jameela )

Study of Gender and Identity submitted by B. Saffran Jameela (Reg.No.21BEN018) to

be awarded by Bharathiar University, is her original work based on the investigation

carried out independently by her during period of study (2023-2024) under my

Place: Coimbatore Signature of the Guide

Date: Ms. H. Reshma

Dr. R. Vijayasamundeswari Dr. S. Henry

Dean, Department of Languages Head, Department of English

Internal examiner External examiner

me to successfully complete this project.

I owe a great deal of gratitude to Dr. K. Sundararaman, CEO, Sri Krishna

this project work.

I would like to place on record my indebtedness to Dr. R. Vijayasamundeswari,

Dean, Department of Languages, and Dr. S. Henry Kishore, Head, Department of

English for the continuous encouragement. I would like to express my sincere

at every stage in the preparation of this project work.

I am extremely thankful to all the Faculties of the Department of English, for

I would like to express my profound gratitude to my parents, friends and my

Chapter II Study on Gender & Identity

Chapter III Conclusion

Chapter – 1 The introductory chapter deals with the origin and

development of Indian Literature and the Contemporary

writers. The chapter also analyses the works of A. Revathi

and her contribution to the Transgender Literature.

Chapter– 2 The second chapter unfolds the struggles, a hijra faces in

recognizing and maintaining her true identity as a Trans-

women amidst the so called heterosexual community,

through the narrative tales of the protagonist.

Chapter– 3 The concluding chapter sums up the analysis and

highlights the findings. This chapter also acknowledges its

limitations and provides future research directions for the

deeper understanding of the novel.

Note: The methodology followed in this project report is in

accordance with the NINETH edition of the MLA

Handbook for writers of research papers, 2021. Only page

numbers are given in the parenthetical reference wherever

primary source is cited.

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