Travelling from Ethico Religious to Socio Legal Aspects: "I Know I'm Transgender Because My Brain Knows It's Female, But My Body Disagrees"

Author(s): Dr. Anil Sain

Abstract:

Regardless of where a person lives, globalisation and westernisation have profoundly altered society and way of life. All around the world, there is a transition between cultural and traditional practises. People find themselves embracing new cultures, outlooks, and ways of life that are also supported and encouraged by society. Nowadays, it's commonplace to see people getting tattoos, colouring their hair, working out, and even living together. Today's culture is prepared to tolerate such societal shifts. Additionally, we can see in our daily lives that some persons try to change their gender identity and present themselves as the opposite gender. While those from wealthy backgrounds have comfortable lifestyles, those from less fortunate backgrounds frequently encounter difficulties in their day-to-day activities. Particularly in India, a group of people can sometimes be seen aggressively pleading for money at traffic lights by shouting, clapping, and bellowing. They curse those who refuse to pay them money while blessing those who do. These are the transgender individuals, also known as hijras, who are dressed in traditional Indian sarees. Transgender people are the weaker members of society because they were born with genetic makeup and physical characteristics that mixed masculine and female traits.

Keywords: Transgender, Healthcare, Stigma, Gender affirmation, Youth, Race

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