Transgender Legal Rights Vs. Socio-Economic Realities in Tamil Nadu
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https://doi.org/10.63300/tm11012025.02Keywords:
Transgender, barriers, Act, Legal Rights, Challenges, UpliftmentAbstract
The Research Paper “Transgender Legal Rights Vs. Socio-economic realities in Tamil Nadu” helps to understand the progressive legal framework and the persistent socio-economic challenges faced by transgender individuals in Tamil Nadu. Despite the progressive legal frameworks, such as the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2019, the Transgender Welfare Board and Healthcare, etc., transgender persons continue to face unemployment, family rejection, discrimination, homelessness and societal stigma. This study explores the disparity between the challenges experienced by transgender individuals and the implementation of legal policies. It highlights the socio-economic barriers and the role of judiciary directives and grassroots activism in Tamil Nadu. It further argues for the strengthened implementation of legal rights, social policies and the role of society to support and effectively implement the legal recognition and for the socio-economic upliftment of transgender population in Tamil Nadu.
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