Photo of COVID relief activities. Image courtesy: Mx. Deepak Kulshrest
by Dr Abhishek Royal and Mx Deepak Kulshrest
The pandemic of COVID-19 has compromised every section of the society. However, the neglected and marginalized sections have received the most severe blow in this global situation.Who is a transgender person?
‘Transgender’ is an umbrella term that includes people whose gender identity is opposite to the sex assigned to them. It may also include people who are gender non-binary, queer and individuals who are not exclusively masculine or feminine. Hijras (kinnars/ aravani) is a term in Indian subcontinent which comprises of a group of trans-women who are recognized as ‘third gender’ often bonded with unique social customs and traditions. This community is facing a serious existential crisis in current situation.