Issues and Management of Transgender Community in Pakistan: A Case Study of Lahore
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to highlight the issues of transgender community of Lahore. The exploratory cum analytical method of research is applied to the study. The literature was reviewed as part of an extensive study on transgender community in Pakistan. The interviews were also conducted with open end questionnaire and snow ball sampling techniques. The first author of this paper interviewed 20 transgender people in different localities of Lahore that are recruited through the help of NGO Akhuwat Fountain House Khawajasera Support Program Lahore near civil Secretariat. To protect the confidentiality of research articles, there were no audio recorded, only detailed notes were written on pages. Interviewees were paid Rs. 200 to cover their time. The first author then analyzes the interview reports. The study suggested the recommendations to the management of the transgender community of Pakistan. The study also explored the fact that mismanagement of the transgender community is affecting the overall sexual behavior of the society.
Authors
Imran Alam
Assistant Professor, University Law College, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Dr. Saqib Khan Warraich
Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, GC University Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Naveed Ur Rehman
Lecturer, University Law College, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Keywords
Fundamental Rights, Hijra, Lahore, Social Issues, Transgender