How long can we keep waiting for someone else to decide when it’s the right time to see trans models? In the south Indian state of Kerala, Vanitha, a Malayalam-language women’s magazine, became the first to feature a trans woman on its cover as a fashion icon. The last two years have seen a string of firsts for the trans community. In the southern city of Chennai, a trans woman became the country’s first third-gender police officer. In the eastern state of West Bengal, a trans woman was appointed headteacher.

Source: The Guardian September 17, 2016 20:26 UTC