PROVISION OF RIGHTS AND SOCIETAL BEHAVIOR TOWARDS HIJRAS OF ISLAMABAD

Abstract

In Pakistan hijras (transgender people) live in the form of groups. When parents come to know that one of their children is hijra, they start to hate and abuse that child. They feel insulted to have a child who is neither male nor female. Other family members and relatives also exploit them. Due to this attitude of family, hijra youth leave their homes and start to live in the hijra community in the city. This study explains the given phenomenon in detail with some specific objectives. The objectives of this study are to explain the provision of basic rights to hijras and the problem faced by hijras in Pakistani society. How people behave with hijras is also among the objectives of this study. Qualitative research methods have been used to answer the questions in the present study. In this study, framework analysis tool has been used under the thematic analysis approach of data. Results of the present study revealed that hijras are the most misunderstood and socially excluded group of society. They are marginalized at every stage of society and not given basic rights. People are not willing to accept and give rights to them. The authorities, especially the police abuse them physically. Due to this societal behavior, hijras are involved in prostitution, drinking, and smoking. They get involve in these activities just because of their marginalization and lack of basic rights. This study concludes that there should be proper rights for the hijra community.

Keywords: Gurus, Hijras, Islamabad, Marginalization, Rights