Economic Vulnerabilities and Well-being of Transgenders in Chidambaram
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One of the vulnerable communities often subjected to marginalization and exclusion, the transgender community, often experiences various socio-economic challenges, that significantly impact the quality of life. This study examines the challenges faced by transgender individuals in rural Tamil Nadu, particularly in Chidambaram, a rural town in Tamil Nadu, and how these challenges affect their overall well-being. A total of 42 transgender people were identified through the snowball sampling method for collecting data using structured interviews. Statistical analyses, such as ANOVA, mean, and standard deviation, were performed using the SPSS software. The results of the study points out an extensive involvement in insecure occupations such as commercial sex work, beggary, and as informal labor among transgender individuals in Chidambaram. The study findings indicate that the transgender community in Chidambaram lacks adequate access to employment opportunities, which hinders their ability to earn a satisfactory income and improve their quality of life. The findings suggest that the transgender community in Chidambaram lacks access to employment opportunities that would enable them to earn a sufficient income for an improved quality of life. As a result, increased economic hardships directly hinder the overall standard of living. This study highlights the urgent requirement for specific interventions and policy measures aimed at reducing socio-economic inequalities and improving the well-being of transgender communities in rural areas of Tamil Nadu.
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