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: While widely accepted, they still face barriers in healthcare and workplace equality that differ from their cisgender peers. Despite their high visibility and the "land of

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Though some outsiders debate the term, many within the community, like Chinni , have reclaimed it. For them, "ladyboy" is a word of self-definition and pride—a way to own their identity on their own terms. The Journey Toward Equality