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SOCIO CULTURAL CHALLENGES FACED BY TRANSGENDER A STUDY OF ISLAMABAD

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2023(VIII-III).05      10.31703/gpr.2023(VIII-III).05      Published : Sep 2023

Socio Cultural Challenges Faced by Transgender: A Study of Islamabad

    This research investigates the socio-cultural challenges confronted by transgender individuals in Islamabad, offering a nuanced exploration of their lived experiences within the unique cultural context of Pakistan's capital. Through in depth interviews and thematic analysis, the study highlights the complex interplay of societal norms, cultural attitudes, and religious influences that shape the transgender experience in Islamabad. It unravels the multifaceted challenges faced by this marginalized community, emphasizing the intersectionality of factors such as class, ethnicity, and education. the research unveils a tapestry of transgender experiences, acknowledging the variability of obstacles encountered. The findings contribute not only to academic discourse but also inform policymakers and advocacy efforts aimed at fostering inclusivity and addressing the specific socio-cultural barriers faced by transgender individuals in Islamabad. Ultimately, this study endeavors to deepen understanding and promote positive societal change for a more equitable and supportive environment for the transgender community in the Pakistani capital.

    Socio-cultural, Transgender, Marginalized Community, Intersectionality
    (1) Maria Akram
    Lecturer, Khyber Law College, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Sahibzada Adil Munir
    Graduate, Department of International Relations, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakisatn.
    (3) Zainab Baig
    MS Scholar, School of Politics and International Relations, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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Cite this article

    CHICAGO : Akram, Maria, Sahibzada Adil Munir, and Zainab Baig. 2023. "Socio Cultural Challenges Faced by Transgender: A Study of Islamabad." Global Political Review, VIII (III): 39-48 doi: 10.31703/gpr.2023(VIII-III).05
    HARVARD : AKRAM, M., MUNIR, S. A. & BAIG, Z. 2023. Socio Cultural Challenges Faced by Transgender: A Study of Islamabad. Global Political Review, VIII, 39-48.
    MHRA : Akram, Maria, Sahibzada Adil Munir, and Zainab Baig. 2023. "Socio Cultural Challenges Faced by Transgender: A Study of Islamabad." Global Political Review, VIII: 39-48
    MLA : Akram, Maria, Sahibzada Adil Munir, and Zainab Baig. "Socio Cultural Challenges Faced by Transgender: A Study of Islamabad." Global Political Review, VIII.III (2023): 39-48 Print.
    OXFORD : Akram, Maria, Munir, Sahibzada Adil, and Baig, Zainab (2023), "Socio Cultural Challenges Faced by Transgender: A Study of Islamabad", Global Political Review, VIII (III), 39-48
    TURABIAN : Akram, Maria, Sahibzada Adil Munir, and Zainab Baig. "Socio Cultural Challenges Faced by Transgender: A Study of Islamabad." Global Political Review VIII, no. III (2023): 39-48. https://doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2023(VIII-III).05