Mystery And Miseries Of Transgender Population: A Psycho-Social Approach

Abstract

Existence of transgender people in the globe are documented since ancient times. A wide range of societies have accepted trans people in some form either directly or in the disguise of tradition or humanity. It is understood that the modern concept of transgender and gender in general were witnessed with being educated, intelligent, trustworthy during the Mughal period they found being in confused and conflicted states  under several parameters. Though the Supreme Court of India has recognised the community as Third Gender people, with large number of welfare initiatives no much result can be witnessed regarding their enhanced quality of life. Keeping this in view, the present study has been conducted  aiming at understanding their problems in the new era and their impact and to identify the life satisfaction level of the respondents.  To achieve the same, the study adopts descriptive and diagnostic research design with simple random sampling pattern. The extraction of DASS scale, WHO’s Quality of Life scale, Gender Identity Reflection and Remuneration scale by LA Bauerband (2013)  and Transgender Positive Identity Scale by Riggle and Mohr (2015) were adopted to frame the questionnaire for the study. The data was gathered through a personal interview method as well as observation method.  A simple descriptive statistics has been used to analyse the collected data.  The study reveals 39% of the respondents dissatisfied with the life chosen where the crisis for social work intervention can be identified.  There is a need for creating awareness among the grassroot communities towards the rights and importance of acceptance for them.  Further, there is an emergency for alternative occupational openings where they can choose healthy opportunities to lead the life.