IJFANS International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences

ISSN PRINT 2319 1775 Online 2320-7876

HUMAN RIGHTS TO EDUCATION OF TRANSGENDER PERSONS AS A THIRD GENDER

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Dr. Anamika Singh

Abstract

Education is critical to the growth of every democratic democracy. India is a democratic nation. The spirit of the Indian Constitution is to provide every person an equal chance to grow and achieve their potential, regardless of caste, religion, or gender. Everyone has a sense of gender. There are three genders in India: male, female, and transgender. In a major decision, the Supreme Court of India granted hijras (transgender people) "third gender" status in April 2014. According to the 2011 census, there are around 4.9 lakh third gender people in the country who endure societal discrimination and harassment. Transgender people were formerly revered in society, but that has changed, and they now endure discrimination and harassment. Transgender people were previously respected in society, but that has changed, and they now endure discrimination and harassment. Transgender students will now be admitted to schools and colleges under the category of "disadvantaged group" as specified by the Right to Education Act 2009 (RTE). Transgender people are entitled for a 25% reservation under the economically disadvantaged section (EWS) and disadvantaged pupils category for admission. They are economically and socially backward. Transgender people will be admitted to educational institutions and offered jobs because they fall into the third gender category. The Supreme Court ruled that the absence of a legislation recognising hijras as a third gender could not be used to discriminate against them in education and employment. They would be awarded educational and job reservations as OBCs, according to the Supreme Court. Transgender people are excluded from social and cultural activities and are rejected by family and community. This study is a first step towards increasing transgender involvement in mainstream education, including higher education, professional education, and employment. The research examined the current educational, social, and employment situation of India's transgender.

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