Education Inequality and Global Justice for the Third Gender. Hijras in India

Education Inequality and Global Justice for the Third Gender. Hijras in India
Author: Alpona Halder
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Total Pages: 23
Release: 2015-04-08
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 3656935890

Seminar paper from the year 2013 in the subject Gender Studies, University of Manchester, language: English, abstract: Far and beyond the world of education and global social justice lays the unknown mysterious world of Eunuchs who are better known as Hijras in India. The reality of their existence is still a secret and their omnipresence in the Indian society is unavoidable. They have always remained an integral part of the Indian society from ancient time. But unfortunately their present state of existence has been reduced to abject poverty, illiteracy, hatred and mockery. Strangely when the whole world is immersed in the rights and laws for gays and other homosexuals; the Hijras are still living in the shadow of rejection from every basic right to equality and education. They have only become the topic for exploration and research for their strange appearances. The world at large has forgotten that they are also human beings and have equal rights like everybody. The negative attitude of the people and their segregation from the society has left them with no opportunity. The Indian government has only given them the right to vote but they face a bleak future without any access to education.

Human Rights of the Third Gender in India

Human Rights of the Third Gender in India
Author: Lopamudra Sengupta
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2023-03-02
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0429534086

This book engages with the discourses on human rights as they apply to the transgender or the hijra community in India, capturing not only their larger struggle for legal rights and dignity but also their personal hardships. It situates the issues and concerns of the Indian transgender community within a global context to explore the extent of social justice in independent India. By narrating stories of individuals, local movements and activities of groups like the Association of Transgender/Hijra in Bengal (ATHB) and others, the book gives context to the changes that globalisation has brought to the narrative around transgenders in India. This shift has challenged their marginalisation and has led to stories, films and queer individuals like Chapal Bhaduri – the jatra rani – and the iconic filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh to flourish and become relevant. This book brings these literatures and personal stories to the fore, allowing readers to perceive the changes and the challenges that Indian society faces when it comes to ensuring the rights for transgender people. This volume will be of interest to scholars of gender studies, queer studies, literature and social work along with readers who want to engage with the transgender movement and community in India.

The Third Gender: Stain and Pain

The Third Gender: Stain and Pain
Author: Ashish Kumar Gupta and Grishma Khobragade
Publisher: Vishwabharati Research Centre, Latur, Maharashtra
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2018-01-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN:

The comprehensive compendium The Third Gender: Stain and Pain is packed with prodigious research papers, articles and case studies of well-versed academicians from all over India. The anthology addresses the myriad facets of a transgender’s life. Their problems of social identity, inequality, marginalisation, social exclusion, health care issues, documentation, education, unemployment, and poverty have been discoursed from social, political, economic, cultural and jurisprudential along with scientific angles. The book incorporates not only the troubles and deplorable plights but also intimates some resolutions that can mitigate the embarrassing abasements of the Third Gender.

Neither Man Nor Woman

Neither Man Nor Woman
Author: Serena Nanda
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Total Pages: 230
Release: 1999
Genre: Social Science
ISBN:

This ethnography is a cultural study of the Hijras of India, a religious community of men who dress and act like women. It focuses on how Hijras can be used in the study of gender categories and human sexual variation.

Out in the open

Out in the open
Author: UNESCO
Publisher: UNESCO Publishing
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2016-12-31
Genre: Bullying in schools
ISBN: 9231001507

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Blueprint for the Provision of Comprehensive Care for Trans People and Trans Communities in Asia and the Pacific

Blueprint for the Provision of Comprehensive Care for Trans People and Trans Communities in Asia and the Pacific
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2015
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781595601186

A document with far-reaching potential and applications in trans health and human rights in the region. The purpose is to strengthen and enhance the policy-related, clinical, and public health responses for trans people in Asia and the Pacific. The primary audience is health providers, policymakers and governments. The Blueprint is organised into two components. The first half outlines the history and background of this document and summarises the health and human rights context of trans people in this region. The second half collates good practice advice, including examples of primary care protocols for health professionals working with trans people.

World Report 2019

World Report 2019
Author: Human Rights Watch
Publisher: Seven Stories Press
Total Pages: 957
Release: 2019-02-05
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1609808851

The best country-by-country assessment of human rights. The human rights records of more than ninety countries and territories are put into perspective in Human Rights Watch's signature yearly report. Reflecting extensive investigative work undertaken by Human Rights Watch staff, in close partnership with domestic human rights activists, the annual World Report is an invaluable resource for journalists, diplomats, and citizens, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the fight to protect human rights in every corner of the globe.

SOGI Minority and School Life in Asian Contexts

SOGI Minority and School Life in Asian Contexts
Author: Makiko Kasai
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2023-09-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1000955923

Representing an often overlooked population, this book explores the experiences of LGBTQ+ youth in Asian countries. Contributors focus on LGBTQ+ youth’s school life experiences, including bullying and violence, a pervasive and serious problem. This book aims to inform psychologists, mental health providers, and school professionals about the needs of LGBTQ+ youth from eight different Asian countries. Individual chapters present unique aspects of LGBTQ+ youth experiences in school contexts from different cultural perspectives. In addition, the intersectionality of LGBTQ+ and other minorities (including ethnicity, religion, and social class) highlights multiple sources of oppression or discrimination that can create additional pressures and stress for youth. The concepts of inter-minority conflict and inter-minority empathy are introduced to understand minority issues from new perspectives. This is a valuable reference for psychologists, social workers, counselors, nurses, mental health professionals, and students, whether preparing for general practice, treating LGBTQ+ clients, or supporting LGBTQ+ youth in schools around the world.

Psychosocial Explorations of Gender in Society

Psychosocial Explorations of Gender in Society
Author: Rubina Hanif
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2020-06-18
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1527555232

The field of gender psychology is often dominated by work focusing on women. However, this book, adopting a psychological perspective, explores the various shades of gender, moving beyond its traditional binary division. The empirical research here provides insight into the significance of gender roles and identities in various spheres of life, including education and domestic, socio-political, and organizational settings. This volume also details various gender issues and challenge that permeate across cultures in Pakistan. Its data-driven approach will serve to guide psychologists, anthropologists, educationists, sociologists, and historians to orientate their research work within the psychological context of gender.