| Subject: | Political Science |
| Title: | An Introspection of Transgender People’s Rights in India |
| Author(s): | Dr. Nuki Gammeng & Ms. Libi Nyodu |
| Published on: | 30th May 2025 |
| Published by: | Lyceum India |
| Name of the Journal: | Lyceum India Journal of Social Sciences |
| ISSN/E-ISSN: | 3048-6513 |
| Volume & Issue: | Volume: 2, Issue: 1 |
| Pages: | 17-26 |
| Original DOI (if any): | 10.5281/zenodo.15491385 |
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| Abstract: | Transgender individuals in India are often stereotypically depicted as men wearing women’s clothing, engaging in street-based begging. Commonly used terms to describe them include Hijra, Kinnar, Chakka, Kothi, Shiv-Shakti, and Aravani, among others. Unfortunately, transgender people face significant deprivation of basic rights, which has a detrimental impact on their well-being and the welfare of their community. This has resulted in the transgender population becoming one of the most marginalized and disadvantaged groups in society. This study aims to examine the entitlements of transgender individuals and critically analyse the deficiencies within the existing legal framework that addresses transgender issues in India. |
| Keywords: | Transgender, Gender Identity, Transgender Rights, Constitution, The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 |
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