Working at Infosys, Sinha is India’s first trans woman to become a software engineer. Yet, it still doesn’t suffice for the dignity she is entitled to while seeking a residence. In a conversation with Midday.com, she opens up about why housing remains an uphill task for transgenders in India
Damini Sinha
Damini Sinha (42) does not need to face her landlord anymore. A trans woman by identity, she has endured blatant discrimination while searching for a house in Pune. “They doubt everything I say. They can't trust that I am qualified enough to work in the IT sector and they invariably assume that I am a sex worker,” Sinha tells Midday.
Working at Infosys, Sinha has emerged as India’s first trans woman to work as a software engineer. However, it still doesn’t suffice for the dignity she is entitled to while seeking a residence. To her rescue, now her fiancé (name anonymised at request) deals with the proprietor for any lease-related query.
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