Dr. R. Govindasamy, Pooja Vardhini S, Janarthan P, Dhanya Sai Das
Department of Economics, Bharathiar University, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract
Transgender are those persons whose gender identity is different from the gender they were thought to be at birth. Current research focuses on understanding the psychological aspect of the hijras like their social life, personality, emotional intelligence, subjective well-being, health, sexuality issues and addictions in the Coimbatore city. Primary data were gathered from 40 respondents and it was analysed using conventional analysis and Garrett ranking technique. The study concluded that the sustainable income of most of the respondents were from begging and blessing. This group of people are marginalized from the society and also faces many problems like avoiding, psychological distress and so on.
Keywords: Gender Identity, Hijras, Transgender, Marginalized, Physical Appearance
Journal Name :
EPRA International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Economic Research (ARER)

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Published on : 2022-11-03

Vol : 10
Issue : 10
Month : October
Year : 2022
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