Legal Rights of Transgenders in Pakistan: Theory and Practice (Case Study of Faisalabad Division)
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.
Authors
Muhammad Arslan
BS Political Science, Department of Political Science and International Relations, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
Dr. Muhammad Nawaz Bhatti
Associate Professor, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan
Dr. Ghulam Mustafa
Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science and International Relations, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan