Bill to provide precise definition of ‘transgender’ introduced in Lok Sabha
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Vulnerable sections (SC/ST, minorities, disabled, elderly, children)· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Virendra Kumar introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to amend the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, to provide a precise definition of 'transgender persons'.
Background
The proposed amendment seeks to define transgender persons as individuals with socio-cultural identities (kinner, hijra, aravani, and jogta) or those with physiological markers related to sex characteristics. The bill aims to clarify the scope of legal protections and facilitate changes in official documents for these individuals.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillTransgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019
- FactThe bill proposes defining transgender persons through socio-cultural identities: kinner, hijra, aravani, and jogta.
- FactThe bill includes individuals with physiological markers related to sex characteristics in its definition.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of providing a precise legal definition for transgender persons in ensuring their socio-economic inclusion and protection of fundamental rights.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Identity recognition: Balancing socio-cultural identity markers with physiological sex characteristics in legal frameworks
- Administrative ease: Streamlining the process for updating official documents to ensure access to welfare schemes
Keywords: Legal recognition · Socio-cultural identity · Gender justice · Legislative amendment · Inclusion
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