Nupi Manbi
Gender Identity in Digital Spaces: Social Perceptions of Nupi Manbi in Manipur
By: ANANDIBALA MANGSHATABAM, HAOBIJAM VOKENDRO – This article examines the role of digital communication in reshaping the social perception and public articulation of Nupi Manbi (trans women) identities in contemporary Manipur. Employing a qualitative and interpretive research design—combining questionnaires, semi‑structured interviews, and observational data—the study investigates how online platforms mediate the expression, negotiation, and circulation…