A Study on Socio-Economic Problems Faced by the Transgender: The Evidence from Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan

Transgender community have been facing socioeconomic problems in Pakistan for long. It is imperative to identify such issues to resolve these problems for the betterment of the transgender community. This study is primarily focused on theidentification and evaluation of socioeconomic problems faced by the transgender individuals in the Dera Ghazi Khan division, Punjab, Pakistan. The study shows that the transgender individuals lack the access to better healthcare facilities, haveno access to education, and have no employment opportunities. Consequently transgender community have to live in severe economic conditions with meagreincome levels. Moreover, they do not have any social recognition and status. Thefindings of the study draws attention of the government and policymakers topromulgate policies to ensure the provision of better healthcare, educational, andemployment opportunities to the deprived transgender individuals.

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