The boy who fought back

Kalki Presents: My Indian Life by BBC

Dec 17, 202221:58Society & Culture

He was bullied at school and told to “be more masculine”. Now, Shubham Choudhary’s mission is to help others challenge gender stereotypes. After working with schools, he helps the LGBTQ+ community access health care, act...

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