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Life of a eunuch : an investigative and empathetic study of transgendered people in India, a socially and psychologically victimised community / Piyush Saxena.

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: Mumbai : Shanta, 2011.Description: xx, 512 pISBN:
  • 9788192026381
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  • 23 306.760954
Online resources: Summary: "Life Of A Eunuch is a book written by Dr. Piyush Saxena. The book enlightens readers with the right definition of the term 'eunuch', and depicts the lives of eunuchs in different parts of the world. It provides comprehensive information on eunuchs, right from their depiction in mythology to the rituals, festivals and deities that they follow. The author takes a very factual approach and provides statistics on eunuchs, explaining the disorders that they face, and the diagnosis and treatment for such disorders. The book also talks about their legal rights, and how they face sexual harassment across the world. Through this book, Dr. Saxena throws light on the hidden lives that eunuchs lead. It is ideal for everyone, as it clearly portrays how their community has been marginalized by the society. Dr. Piyush Saxena is a writer and corporate professional, who's well-known as the chairperson of a Non Governmental Organization, Salvation of Oppressed Eunuchs. He holds a PhD in Naturopathy, and practices in the field. He's is also a film director and an actor. He's also employed as a Senior Vice President at Reliance Industries Ltd. in Mumbai. His first book was Everything Men Know About Women , and he followed this up with his second book, Cure Yourself ."--
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"Life Of A Eunuch is a book written by Dr. Piyush Saxena. The book enlightens readers with the right definition of the term 'eunuch', and depicts the lives of eunuchs in different parts of the world. It provides comprehensive information on eunuchs, right from their depiction in mythology to the rituals, festivals and deities that they follow. The author takes a very factual approach and provides statistics on eunuchs, explaining the disorders that they face, and the diagnosis and treatment for such disorders. The book also talks about their legal rights, and how they face sexual harassment across the world. Through this book, Dr. Saxena throws light on the hidden lives that eunuchs lead. It is ideal for everyone, as it clearly portrays how their community has been marginalized by the society. Dr. Piyush Saxena is a writer and corporate professional, who's well-known as the chairperson of a Non Governmental Organization, Salvation of Oppressed Eunuchs. He holds a PhD in Naturopathy, and practices in the field. He's is also a film director and an actor. He's also employed as a Senior Vice President at Reliance Industries Ltd. in Mumbai. His first book was Everything Men Know About Women , and he followed this up with his second book, Cure Yourself ."--

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