Evolution of transgender rights in India: Better late than never.

Autor: Bhargava DC; Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India., Meshram VP; Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India., Shekhawat RS; Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India., Kanchan T; Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Behavioral sciences & the law [Behav Sci Law] 2024 Jul 07. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jul 07.
DOI: 10.1002/bsl.2689
Abstrakt: The progress of transgender rights in India has seen significant strides with milestones such as the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) judgment and the enactment of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act in 2019. The NALSA judgment recognized the right of transgender individuals to self-identify their gender. This decision led to the formal recognition of a 'third gender', advancing legislative and social reforms. Prior to this, transgender individuals faced substantial hurdles, including limited access to education, employment, and healthcare due to a lack of legal recognition. Within a few years, The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act established a framework that safeguards the rights of transgender individuals and prohibits discrimination based on gender. This legislation requires the government to take measures like promoting education, providing vocational training opportunities, ensuring accessible healthcare services, and offering social security support. It also addresses the healthcare needs of transgender individuals thereby contributing to their overall well being. The Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise (SMILE) program and Garima Greh are initiatives that provide spaces and empower a marginalized transgender individuals and promoting their inclusion, justice and empowerment. This article explores the progress pertaining to transgender rights and welfare, while highlighting efforts undertaken by the Indian government.
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