Societies have always been deeply concerned with the duality of genders, recognizing only the classifications of “man” and “woman.” They rely on biological sex as the primary factor to determine a person’s gender identity, automatically assigning the pronoun “he” to individuals assigned male at birth and “she” to individuals assigned female at birth. However, it is possible that these pronouns assigned at birth do not align with a person’s true gender identity or expression.

Transitioning involves moving from one place to another in order to reach a destination that suits and resonates with one’s true self. The transition varies from person to person: some seek to embrace a different gender than the one assigned at birth, while others reject gender binary altogether and explore new forms and pronouns that reflect and affirm their diverse reality.

The fifth episode of the “Borjouliya” series explores gender transition. Through heartfelt conversations with our guests, we delve into their experiences of gender transition and explore key aspects such as the role of the body and its relationship with gender identity, the lived experiences of transgender people in public spaces, and transitioning beyond gender binary.