Transgenders in india - Protection of Rights Act...?
"Transgender person" means a person whose gender does not match the gender given at birth. For example, if a child was told to be a boy at birth, but when he grows up, he considers himself a girl, then he is a transgender. Or if someone was born as a girl, but later considers himself a boy, he is also a transgender. The "Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act" made in india in 2019 makes it clear. According to this law, there are many types of people in transgender. For example, trans-men (who were girls earlier, now want to become men), trans-women (who were boys earlier, now want to become women), and gender-queer (who are neither boys nor girls, but something different). Apart from this, some special communities in India like Kinnar, Hijra, Aravani, and Jogta are also called transgender. These people are known for their culture and identity. All of them are part of the LGBTQIA+ community. The "T" in this word stands for transgender. This means that transgender people are also part of this large group, who fight for their different identities.
The law says that every person has the right to choose his identity. Any transgender can say who he is at his own will. Earlier people could not understand them, but now the law helps them. For example, the eunuchs who clap on the streets or give blessings at weddings are also transgenders. This law tries to improve their lives.
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