There have been protests regarding The Transgender Persons (Protection

1.	There have been protests regarding The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights)Act, 2019. Find out more about this and hold a class discussion.
Answer» The issues to be discussed are as follows: The proposed measure would increase discrimination against transgender people. These communities often live on extreme fringes of Indian society, with many forced into prostitution, begging or menial jobs. Discrimination with regards to education, employment, and the ability to rent or buy a property. The bill fails to maintain Civil Rights like marriage, adoption, social security benefits, etc. Need to raise awareness and express solidarity with the transgender community.

There have been protests regarding The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights)Act, 2019. Find out more about this and hold a class discussion.

Answer»

The issues to be discussed are as follows:

The proposed measure would increase discrimination against transgender people.
These communities often live on extreme fringes of Indian society, with many forced into prostitution, begging or menial jobs.
Discrimination with regards to education, employment, and the ability to rent or buy a property.
The bill fails to maintain Civil Rights like marriage, adoption, social security benefits, etc.
Need to raise awareness and express solidarity with the transgender community.