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Legal Rights of Transgenders in Pakistan: Theory and Practice (Case Study of Faisalabad Division)

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Title: Legal Rights of Transgenders in Pakistan: Theory and Practice (Case Study of Faisalabad Division)

Authors: Muhammad Arslan, Dr. Muhammad Nawaz Bhatti, Dr. Ghulam Mustafa

Journal: Pakistan Social Sciences Review (PSSR)

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Publisher: RESEARCH OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (SMCPRIVATE) LIMITED

Country: Pakistan

Year: 2018

Volume: 2

Issue: 2

Language: English

DOI: 10.35484/pssr.2018(2-II)09

Keywords: transgenderFaisalabadHijraKhusraAct 2018Khawja Sara

Categories
Gender Studies (8916) Pakistani Studies (1037) Law (9159) Transgender Studies (22) Human Rights (2119)

Abstract

This paper examines the rights of transgenders passed by the Government of Pakistan and their implementation in the country specially focused on Faisalabad division. In Islam every human has equal rights, but in Pakistan it is hard to say that “Transgender” has been neglected or being ignored by the governments and society. This paper highlights various issues faced by this community in Pakistan. The research is based on Primary data and analysis of this paper shows that Government fails to implement passed law regarding this marginalized section of the society. There should be need to provide education, health and economic opportunities for this community.

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