Aayushi BansalAIR 7 · CSE 2024 · 131 wordsTheir whole copy
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Heterosexual binary identification of gender poses several issues related to rights and entitlements of transgenders.
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They are denied basic human rights subjected to stigma, marginalisation and dehumanisation. This results in inequality and exclusion.
Further, lack of employment opportunities perpetuates continuous poverty, creating a vicious cycle.
Denial of self determination of gender further erodes autonomy & reinforces prejudice.
Overall this results in them being treated as subcitizens as they're unable to exercise equal voting rights, participation and lack of political democracy.
Government has taken several measures to provide equal entitlements. Transgender (Protection) Act, 2019 aim to curb discrimination. Recently, Karnataka Govt provided 1% horizontal reservation. Several NGOs and civil society is also taking up their cause.
Transgenders can form an equal part of society only by eliminating the deep rooted stigma.